Norma constellation
Norma is a constellation of the southern sky. Its brightest star is γ² Normae. Visibility at mid-northern latitudes (52° N): not visible — too far south in the sky.
- —not visible at 52° N
- γ² Normaebrightest star, magnitude 4.0
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How to find the constellation Norma
The constellation Norma can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 44° N.
| Location | Visibility |
|---|---|
| 40° NMadrid, New York, Beijing | only partly visible — its southern part never rises above the horizon |
| 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 |
Bright stars of the constellation
| Star | Magnitude | Color | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| γ² Normae | 4.0 | orange | — |
| ε Normae | 4.5 | bluish white | — |
Magnitude is a measure of a star’s brightness: the smaller the number, the brighter the star; on a dark night the naked eye can see stars down to magnitude 6.
Questions
How do you find the constellation Norma in the sky?
The constellation Norma can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 44° N.
When is the best time of year to observe the constellation Norma?
The constellation Norma 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 44° N.
What is the brightest star in the constellation Norma?
γ² Normae: magnitude 4.0, orange.
How many stars are there in the constellation Norma?
With the naked eye on a perfectly dark night — with no light pollution and no Moon — you can see about 26 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.