Description
Overview:
Ara (pronouced air' uh) is the 63rd largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 237 square degrees. The name of Ara means Altar.
Location:
Ara is located at RA 17.39 h and Declination -53.58°.
It is best seen between latitudes +25° and -90° in the July.
Ara is adjacent to the following constellations: Apus,
Corona Australis,
Norma,
Pavo,
Scorpius,
Telescopium,
Triangulum Australe.
Stars:
Ara contains within its borders about 19 visible stars. The principal star of Ara is Alpha Ara. The brightest star is 41 Ara (28.7 ly).
Ara also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Alpha Ara.
Brightness:
Ara is the 59th brightest constellation with a visual magnitude of 8.02.
