Apus
Constellation

List of stars in Apus
Abbreviation Aps
Genitive Apodis
Pronunciation /ˈpəs/, genitive /ˈæpədɨs/
Symbolism The Bird-of-Paradise
Right ascension 16 h
Declination −75°
Quadrant SQ3
Area 206 sq. deg. (67th)
Main stars 4
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
12
Stars with planets 0
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 0
Brightest star α Aps (3.83m)
Nearest star HD 128400
(66.36 ly, 20.35 pc)
Messier objects None
Meteor showers None
Bordering
constellations
Triangulum Australe
Circinus
Musca
Chamaeleon
Octans
Pavo
Ara
Visible at latitudes between +5° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July.

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