Lupus (constellation)
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Lupus is a constellation in the southern sky.
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Abbreviation | Lup |
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Genitive | Lupi |
Pronunciation | /ˈljuːpəs/, genitive /ˈljuːpaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Wolf |
Right ascension | 15.3 |
Declination | −45 |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 334 sq. deg. (46th) |
Main stars | 9 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 41 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | α Lup (Men) (2.30m) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Bordering constellations | Norma Scorpius Circinus Centaurus Libra Hydra (corner) |
Visible at latitudes between +35° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of June. |
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