Constellation family · 9 constellations
Heavenly Waters Family
A watery grouping including the ship Argo Navis (now Carina, Puppis, Vela, Pyxis) plus Delphinus, Equuleus, Eridanus, Piscis Austrinus, and Columba.
| Constellation | Abbr | Hemisphere | Area | Rank | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarinaThe Keel (of Argo Navis) | Car | Southern | 494 deg² | 34 | — |
| ColumbaThe Dove | Col | Southern | 270 deg² | 54 | — |
| DelphinusThe Dolphin | Del | Northern | 189 deg² | 69 | Summer |
| EquuleusThe Little Horse | Equ | Northern | 72 deg² | 87 | — |
| EridanusThe River | Eri | Southern | 1,138 deg² | 6 | — |
| Piscis AustrinusThe Southern Fish | PsA | Southern | 245 deg² | 60 | Autumn |
| PuppisThe Stern (of Argo Navis) | Pup | Southern | 673 deg² | 20 | — |
| PyxisThe Compass (of Argo Navis) | Pyx | Southern | 221 deg² | 65 | — |
| VelaThe Sails (of Argo Navis) | Vel | Southern | 500 deg² | 32 | — |