The mythical Phoenix would end its life in a burning conflagration, only to rise once more from its ashes and live again. Partially visible during early October low in the south from 35 degrees north latitude. The size of each star indicates its relative magnitude .
Constellation names are light blue .
Messier object numbers are pink . Globular clusters are gold starbursts . Open clusters are dotted white circles. Planetary nebula are green diamonds . Bright nebula are magenta squares .