CONSTELLATION OF ANTLIA |
Name: Antlia
Abbreviation: Ant
Meaning: Air pump
Right Ascension: 10h
Declination: -30º
Area (Degrees squared): 239
Stars with known planets: 1
Bordering Constellations: Hydra, Pyxis, Vela,
Centaurus
Visible at latitudes between +45º and -90º and best at 21.00h during April. In the northern hemisphere, the constellation of Antlia is considered a springtime
constellation, visible between February and June depending on the time of night
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| Observations |
Deep Sky Objects:
NGC 2997 - a Spiral Galaxy inclined to 45º from Earth´s line of sight.
NGC 3132 - a Planetary Nebula, known as the Eight-burst Nebula or Southern Ring Nebula. At its heart is a binary star system.
Antlia is devoid of bright stars. Those numbered are:
1. +4.25 magnitude - an orange giant.
2. +5.20 magnitude.
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