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Indus
Constellation
Indus
List of stars in Indus
Abbreviation Ind
Genitive Indi
Pronunciation
genitive
Symbolism the Indian
Right ascension 21
Declination −55
Quadrant SQ4
Area 294 sq. deg. (49th)
Main stars 3
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
16
Stars with planets 3
Stars brighter than 3.00m 0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 1
Brightest star The Persian (α Ind) (3.11m)
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.

Indus is a constellation in the southern sky.

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