Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Chamaeleon |
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Abbreviation | Cha |
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Genitive | Chamaeleontis |
Pronunciation | /kəˈmiːliən/, genitive /kəˌmiːliˈɒntɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Chameleon |
Right ascension | 11 h |
Declination | −80° |
Quadrant | SQ2 |
Area | 132 sq. deg. (79th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
16 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | α Cha (4.05m) |
Nearest star | α Cha (63.45 ly, 19.45 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | None |
Bordering constellations |
Musca Carina Volans Mensa Octans Apus |
Visible at latitudes between +0° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. |