✨ Phoenix
Phe · phoenix · Southern sky
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Phoenix is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning phoenix; stars within it are named in the genitive form Phoenicis.
Facts about Phoenix
| Constellation | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Phe |
| Genitive (Latin) | Phoenicis |
| Meaning | phoenix |
| Brightest star | Ankaa (apparent magnitude 2.38) |
| Area | 469 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Phoenix
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