Mythology
A modern constellation by Lacaille representing an engraving chisel. No classical mythology is associated with it.
Observing Highlights
One of the faintest constellations with no bright deep-sky objects. Contains a few faint galaxies for advanced observers.
Main Stars
20
Main Stars
20HIP 21770; Alpha Cae
4.45 mag
7.5″
B: 12.5
F2V
HIP 23595; Gamma1 Cae
4.55 mag
3.2″
B: 8.2
K3III
HIP 21861; Beta Cae
5.05 mag
F1V
HIP 21060; Delta Cae
5.07 mag
B2IV-V
5.68 mag
K2III
5.86 mag
0.2″
B: 7.0
A1Vn
5.94 mag
G8III
6.03 mag
G5III
6.05 mag
K1III
6.07 mag
12.9″
B: 10.4
F2-3V
6.10 mag
F5-6V
6.10 mag
K3III
6.16 mag
K1III
6.25 mag
K3-4III
6.31 mag
F8V
HIP 22280; Zeta Cae
6.37 mag
K1IV
6.39 mag
F6V
6.44 mag
M1III
6.72 mag
G8III
6.86 mag
A0V
Double Stars
3
Double Stars
3
Deep Sky Objects
22
Deep Sky Objects
22
Galaxy
(17)
— mag
3.2
SBm
— mag
1.6
SBc
— mag
2.0
SBb
— mag
SBa
— mag
Sc
— mag
SABb
— mag
Sbc
— mag
Sa
— mag
Sab
14.0 mag
Sb
— mag
1.2
E
— mag
1.5
E
— mag
1.3
S0-a
— mag
— mag
E
— mag
E-S0
— mag
E