Description
Overview:
The constellation Antlia (pronouced ant' lee ah) is the 62nd largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 239 square degrees. The name of Antlia means Air Pump.
Location:
Antlia is located at Right Ascension 10 h and Declination -30°.
It is best seen between latitudes +45° and -90° in the month of April.
Antlia is adjacent to the following constellations: Centaurus,
Hydra,
Pyxis,
Vela.
Stars:
Antlia contains within its borders about 9 visible stars. The principal star of Antlia is Alpha Ant. The brightest of Antlia's stars is DEN 1048-3956 (13.2 ly).
Antlia also contains within its boundries the following noteworthy stars: Alpha Ant.
Brightness:
Antlia is the 11th brightest constellation with a visual magnitude of 3.77.
