Description
Overview:
The constellation Indus (pronouced in' dus) is the 49th largest constellation in the night sky with
an area of 294 square degrees. The name of this constellation means Indian.
Location:
Indus is located at RA 21 h and Declination -55°.
Indus is best seen between the latitudes +15° and -90° in the month of September.
Indus is bordered by the following constellations: Grus,
Microscopium,
Octans,
Pavo,
Sagittarius,
Telescopium,
Tucana.
Stars:
Indus contains within its borders approximately 13 visible stars. The principal star of Indus is Alpha Ind. The brightest star is Epsilon Ind (11.82 ly).
This constellation also contains within its boundries the following notable stars: Alpha Ind.
Brightness:
Indus is the 11st brightest constellation with a brightness of 4.42.
