Indus constellation
Indus is a constellation of the southern sky. Its brightest star is Persian. Visibility at mid-northern latitudes (52° N): not visible — too far south in the sky.
- —not visible at 52° N
- Persianbrightest star, magnitude 3.1
- IndIndus
How to find the constellation Indus
The constellation Indus can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 42° N.
| Location | Visibility |
|---|---|
| 40° NMadrid, New York, Beijing | only partly visible — its southern part never rises above the horizon |
| 52° NLondon, Berlin, Warsaw | not visible — too far south in the sky |
| 60° NOslo, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg | not visible — too far south in the sky |
Bright stars of the constellation
| Star | Magnitude | Color | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persianα Indi | 3.1 | orange | — |
| β Indi | 3.7 | orange | — |
| θ Indi | 4.4 | bluish white | — |
| δ Indi | 4.4 | white | — |
| η Indi | 4.5 | white | — |
Magnitude is a measure of a star’s brightness: the smaller the number, the brighter the star; on a dark night the naked eye can see stars down to magnitude 6.
Questions
How do you find the constellation Indus in the sky?
The constellation Indus can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N). At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 42° N.
When is the best time of year to observe the constellation Indus?
The constellation Indus can’t be seen from mid-northern latitudes (52° N) at any time of year. At least part of it rises above the horizon south of 42° N.
What is the brightest star in the constellation Indus?
Persian: magnitude 3.1, orange.
How many stars are there in the constellation Indus?
With the naked eye on a perfectly dark night — with no light pollution and no Moon — you can see about 19 stars in the constellation (brighter than magnitude 6, within the constellation’s boundaries). In a city far fewer: usually only the stars of its figure.