A small S hemisphere constellation.
| Antlia | ||
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| Abbreviation | Ant | |
| Genitive | Antliae | |
| Symbology | the pump | |
| Right ascension | 10 h | |
| Declination | −30° | |
| Area | 239 sq. 3) | 0 |
| Brightest star |
α Ant (App. magnitude 4.25) |
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| Meteor showers |
None |
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Bordering constellations |
Hydra Pyxis Vela Centaurus | |
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Visible at latitudes between +45° and −90° Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April |
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Antlia (IPA: /ˈantliə/, Latin: pump) is a relatively new constellation as it was only created in the 18th century, being too faint to be acknowledged by the ancient Greeks.
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