Personal Constellation

Common Name: Horologium Translation of Name: “the clock” or “the pendulum clock” Myth or Story associated: There are no myths associated with this constellation.

History of Discovery was created in the 18 th century by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. Originally named the constellation Horologium Oscillitorium, meaning the pendulum clock, after the inventor of the pendulum clock, Christiaan Huygens. The clock representation comes from the pendulum clock Lacaille used to time his observations.

How to Locate in the Night Sky: Horologium is located in the first quadrant of the southern hemisphere. It can be seen at latitudes between +30° and -90°. It is best seen during the month of December. It is bordered by the constellations of Eridanus, Hydrus, Reticulum, Dorado, and Caelum.

Special Stars or Galaxies: Horologium does not contain any special stars or Messier objects. It does not contain any bright stars. The brightest star in the constellation is Alpha Horologii. It has a visual magnitude of 3.85.