Monoceros
Constellation
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Monoceros is a faint constellation on the celestial equator. Its definition is attributed to the 17th-century Dutch cartographer Petrus Plancius. It is bordered by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south, and Hydra to the... Wikipedia
Stars: Alpha Monocerotis, Zeta Monocerotis, Gamma Monocerotis, and more
Name: The Unicorn
Area: 482 sq. deg. (35th)
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 32
Bordering constellations: Canis Major; Canis Minor; Gemini; Hydra; Lepus; Orion; Puppis
Declination: −5.74°
Messier objects: 1