Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Apus |
|
Abbreviation | Aps |
---|---|
Genitive | Apodis |
Pronunciation | /ˈeɪpəs/, 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. |