Caelum (The Chisel)

One of the smallest and faintest constellations of the southern sky.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Lacaille created it around 1752 as the sculptor's chisel, one of his instrument constellations.
• At 125 square degrees it is among the ten smallest of the 88 constellations.
• It has no deep-sky object bright enough to interest small telescopes, a rarity for any constellation.

Specifications & Metrics

• BRIGHTEST STAR: α Caeli
• HEMISPHERE: Southern
• BEST VIEWED: January