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Piscis Austrinus (Southern Fish)

Month Best Visible

October

Hemisphere Visible

Southern


Piscis Austrinus' only star brighter than 4th magnitude is Fomalhaut.

In Greek mythology, this constellation is known as the Great Fish and it is portrayed as swallowing the water being poured out by Aquarius, the water-bearer constellation.


Neighbouring Constellations

Sculptor (Sculptor)

Aquarius (Waterbearer)

Capricornus (Capricorn)

Grus (Crane)

Picture of Piscis Austrinus