✨ Antlia
Ant · (air) pump · Southern sky
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Antlia is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning (air) pump; stars within it are named in the genitive form Antliae.
Facts about Antlia
| Constellation | Antlia |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Ant |
| Genitive (Latin) | Antliae |
| Meaning | (air) pump |
| Brightest star | α Antliae (apparent magnitude 4.25) |
| Area | 239 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Antlia
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