Triangulum Australe constellation
Triangulum Australe is a constellation of the southern sky. Its brightest star is Atria. Visibility at mid-northern latitudes (52° N): not visible — too far south in the sky.
- —not visible at 52° N
- Atriabrightest star, magnitude 1.9
- TrATriangulum Australe
How to find the constellation Triangulum Australe
The constellation Triangulum Australe can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 26° 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 |
Bright stars of the constellation
| Star | Magnitude | Color | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atriaα Trianguli Australis | 1.9 | orange | — |
| β Trianguli Australis | 2.8 | white | — |
| γ Trianguli Australis | 2.9 | bluish white | — |
| δ Trianguli Australis | 3.9 | orange | — |
| ε Trianguli Australis | 4.1 | orange | — |
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 Triangulum Australe in the sky?
The constellation Triangulum Australe can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 26° N.
When is the best time of year to observe the constellation Triangulum Australe?
The constellation Triangulum Australe 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 26° N.
What is the brightest star in the constellation Triangulum Australe?
Atria: magnitude 1.9, orange.
How many stars are there in the constellation Triangulum Australe?
With the naked eye on a perfectly dark night — with no light pollution and no Moon — you can see about 21 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.