Indus (constellation)
| Constellation | |
 List of stars in Indus | |
| Abbreviation | Ind |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Indi |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪndəs/, genitive /ˈɪndaɪ/ |
| Symbolism | the Indian |
| Right ascension | 21 |
| Declination | −55 |
| Quadrant | SQ4 |
| Area | 294 sq. deg. (49th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 16 |
| Stars with planets | 3 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | The Persian (α Ind) (3.11m) |
| Messier objects | none |
| Meteor showers | none[1] |
| Bordering constellations | Microscopium Sagittarius (corner) Telescopium Pavo Octans Tucana Grus |
| Visible at latitudes between +15° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. | |
Indus is a constellation in the southern sky.
Deep-sky objects
References
- ↑ Anonymous (February 3, 2007). "Meteor Showers". American Meteor Society. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
Other websites
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