Indus (constellation)
Encyclopedia : I : IN : IND : Indus (constellation)
| Indus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 click for larger image | |||
| Abbreviation | Ind | ||
| Genitive | Indi | ||
| Symbology | the Indian | ||
| Right ascension | ?????? h | ||
| Declination | −??????° | ||
| Area | List of constellations by area>Ranked 49th | ||
| Number of stars (magnitude < 3) | none (all have magnitudes greater than 3) | ||
| Brightest star | (Apparent magnitude>App. magnitude ??????) | ||
| Meteor showers |
| ||
| Bordering constellations | |||
| Visible at latitudes between +??????° and −90° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September | |||
Indus is a southern constellation that is supposed to represent an American Indian. Epsilon Indi is one of the closest stars to Earth, approximately 11.82 light years away.
Contents
HistoryThe constellation was one of twelve constellations created by Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman between 1595 and 1597, and it first appeared in Johann Bayer's Uranometria of 1603. MythologySince Indus was introduced in the 17th century, and lies in the south, it was not known to classical or early cultures thus they produced no mythology concerning it. Notable StarsStar with proper names
Stars with Bayer designations
Notable Deep-sky ObjectsSee alsoExternal linksReferences
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
[Special]
From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Original article here. Support Wikipedia by contributing or donating. | |||