Mensa constellation
Mensa is a constellation of the southern sky. Its brightest star is α Mensae. Visibility at mid-northern latitudes (52° N): not visible — too far south in the sky.
- —not visible at 52° N
- α Mensaebrightest star, magnitude 5.1
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How to find the constellation Mensa
The constellation Mensa can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 18° N.
| Location | Visibility |
|---|---|
| 40° NMadrid, New York, Beijing | not visible — too far south in the sky |
| 52° NLondon, Berlin, Warsaw | not visible — too far south in the sky |
| 60° NOslo, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg | not visible — too far south in the sky |
Questions
How do you find the constellation Mensa in the sky?
The constellation Mensa can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 18° N.
When is the best time of year to observe the constellation Mensa?
The constellation Mensa can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N) at any time of year. At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 18° N.
What is the brightest star in the constellation Mensa?
α Mensae: magnitude 5.1, yellow.
How many stars are there in the constellation Mensa?
With the naked eye on a perfectly dark night — with no light pollution and no Moon — you can see about 15 stars in the constellation (brighter than magnitude 6, within the constellation’s boundaries). In a city far fewer: usually only the stars of its figure.