Category: Southern Hemishere
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Centaurus
Centaurus is the 9th largest constellation in the night sky. Its brightest star is α Centauri(Rigil Kentaurus) at a magnitude of 0.0. It is best visible from latitudes 25N to 90S during months April through June. The most interesting object to gaze at with binoculars or a telescope is ω Centauri. Otherwise known is NGC 5139, ω Centauri…
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Chamaeleon
Chamaeleon is the 79th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Canis Major
Canis Major is the 43rd biggest constellation in the night sky. It’s brightest star, Sirius (a.k.a. α Canis Majoris), is part of the winter triangle along with Betelgeuse in Orion, and Procyon in Canis Minor. It’s best seen from January to February at latitudes 56°N to 90°S.
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Capricornus
Capricornus is the 33rd largest constellation in the night sky.
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Carina
Carina is the 34th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Caelum
Caelum is number 81 on the size scale and is best visible in December to January at latitudes 41°N to 90°S.
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Saggitarius
Sagittarius is the 15th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Ara
Ara is the 63rd largest constellation in the night sky and is found mid-latitude in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s brightest star is α Arae at a magnitude of 3.0.
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Apus
Apus is the 67th biggest constellation in the night sky. It is best seen between latitudes 7°N and 90°S. Its brightest star is α Apodis with a magnitude of 3.8. Apus is best known for the double star δ Apodis. This wide double can easily be split with binoculars or even very keen eyes. δ Apodis consists of two…
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Antlia
Antlia is the 62nd largest constellation in the night sky. It’s best seen between latitudes 49°N and 90°S in March and April. The brightest star is a Antilae with a maghitude of 4.3. Antlia is where you can find the Southern Ring Nebula. The Southern Ring Nebula is a nebula lying about 2,000…