Map of the sky around Beta Pictoris
The position of the star Beta Pictoris is marked with a circle on this chart of the constellation Pictor (The Painter’s Easel). As indicated by its name, this is the second brightest star in its constellation. Together with most of the stars marked on this chart, it can be seen in a dark sky with the unaided eye.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1408b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 6 March 2014, 20:00 |
Related releases: | eso1414, eso1408 |
Size: | 3338 x 3476 px |
About the Object
Type: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Illustrations |