Sextans is a minor equatorial constellation which was introduced in 1687 by Johannes Hevelius. Its name is Latin for the astronomical sextant, an instrument that Hevelius made frequent use of in his observations.

Name: The Sextant

Declination: 0°

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkstənz/, genitive /sɛksˈtæntɪs/

Main stars: 3

Stars: Alpha Sextantis, Gamma Sextantis, LHS 292, Beta Sextantis, MORE

Bordering constellations: Leo, Hydra, Crater