Monoceros (The Unicorn)

Equatorial constellation hidden inside the Milky Way between the dogs.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Petrus Plancius introduced it in 1613, filling the space between Orion's two dogs with the unicorn.
• Though faint, it is rich: the Rosette Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster are among its showpieces.
• Beta Monocerotis is a triple star so beautiful that William Herschel called it one of the most beautiful sights in the heavens.

Specifications & Metrics

• BRIGHTEST STAR: β Monocerotis
• HEMISPHERE: Equatorial
• BEST VIEWED: February