✨ Chamaeleon
Cha · chameleon · Southern sky
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Chamaeleon is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning chameleon; stars within it are named in the genitive form Chamaeleontis.
Facts about Chamaeleon
| Constellation | Chamaeleon |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Cha |
| Genitive (Latin) | Chamaeleontis |
| Meaning | chameleon |
| Brightest star | α Chamaeleontis (apparent magnitude 4.06) |
| Area | 132 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Chamaeleon
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