Lupus
Where is Lupus?
Below the horizon from London all the time.
- Rises
- Never
- Highest
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- Sets
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- Best after dark
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How to find Lupus
Nearby constellations include Norma, Scorpius and Centaurus.
Its center is at right ascension 15h 19m, declination −42°. 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 Lupus
Lupus is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in June. 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 33° N to 90° S.
Lupus never rises from London: it is too far south in the sky for this latitude.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Lupus
Eyes
Its brightest star, undefined, is easy to see. Tracing the whole pattern is easier away from bright lights.
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
Lupus (genitive Lupi, abbreviated Lup) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 1 named star in Lupus.
Brightest stars and objects in Lupus
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences