✨ Apus
Aps · bird-of-paradise · Southern sky
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Apus is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning bird-of-paradise; stars within it are named in the genitive form Apodis.
Facts about Apus
| Constellation | Apus |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Aps |
| Genitive (Latin) | Apodis |
| Meaning | bird-of-paradise |
| Brightest star | Paradys (apparent magnitude 3.83) |
| Area | 206 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Apus
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