Constellation Circinus The Compasses is a southern constellation bordering Centaurus, Lupus, Norma, Triangulum Australe, Apus and Musca.

Circinus was introduced by Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in 1752 and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It spans 11 degrees of the zodiac in the Sign of Sagittarius.

Abbreviation: Cir
Genitive: Circini

Circinus Constellation Stars

2000	2050	Star	Name	Sp. Class	Mag.	Orb
02♐21	03♐03	α Cir		F1	3.18	1°50′
04♐18	05♐00	β Cir		A3	4.07	1°20′
05♐26	06♐08	γ Cir		B5	4.48	1°10′
06♐31	07♐13	ε Cir		K2	4.85	1°00′

Circinus Astrology

Robson

History. Formed by La Caille in 1752.

Influence. It is said to give a revengeful, violent, grasping and tenacious nature. ^[1]

Allen

Circinus, the Pair of Compasses,

formed by La Caille, lies close to the front feet of the Centaur, south from Lupus and Norma, its inventor appropriately associating it with the latter.

Gould catalogues in it 48 stars down to the 7th magnitude. ^[2]

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.38.
2. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.166.