Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Ara |
|
Abbreviation | Ara |
---|---|
Genitive | Arae |
Pronunciation | /ˈɛərə/, genitive /ˈɛəriː/ |
Symbolism | the Altar |
Right ascension | 17.39 h |
Declination | −53.58° |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 237 sq. deg. (63rd) |
Main stars | 7 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
17 |
Stars with planets | 7 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 3 |
Brightest star | β Ara (2.84m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 674 (14.80 ly, 4.54 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations |
Corona Australis Scorpius Norma Triangulum Australe Apus Pavo Telescopium |
Visible at latitudes between +25° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. |