Antlia
Where is Antlia?
Below the horizon after dark tonight. Rises 07:48.
- Rises
- 07:48
- Highest
- 10:02
- Sets
- 12:19
- Best after dark
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How to find Antlia
Nearby constellations include Vela, Hydra, Pyxis and Puppis.
Its center is at right ascension 10h 01m, declination −34°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Antlia
Antlia is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in March. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 43° N to 90° S.
From London tonight, Antlia isn’t above the horizon while the sky is dark. It rises at 07:48 and sets at 12:19, in daylight or twilight.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Antlia
Eyes
Its stars are fairly faint (the brightest, its alpha star, is mag 4.3). You’ll need a sky away from bright lights to trace the pattern.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Antlia (genitive Antliae, abbreviated Ant) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences