Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Indus |
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Abbreviation | Ind |
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Genitive | Indi |
Pronunciation | /ˈɪndəs/, genitive /ˈɪndaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Indian |
Right ascension | 21 h |
Declination | −55° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 294 sq. deg. (49th) |
Main stars | 3 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
16 |
Stars with planets | 2 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | The Persian (α Ind) (3.11m) |
Nearest star | Epsilon Indi (11.83 ly, 3.62 pc) |
Messier objects | none |
Meteor showers | none |
Bordering constellations |
Microscopium Sagittarius (corner) Telescopium Pavo Octans Tucana Grus |
Visible at latitudes between +15° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |