Ara
Constellation

List of stars in Ara
Abbreviation Ara
Genitive Arae
Pronunciation /ˈɛərə/, genitive /ˈɛər/
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.

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