Indus (constellation) - Definition and Overview

Indus
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Symbology	the Indian
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Declination	−??????°
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Visible at latitudes between +??????° and −??????° Best visible during the month of ??????

Indus, (Abbreviation Ind, genitive Indi), the Indian, is a southern constellation introduced by Johann Bayer. It is supposed to represent an American Indian.

Epsilon Indi is one of the closest stars, approximately 11.82 light years away.

History

Since Octans was introduced in the 17th century, and lies in the south, it was not known to classical or early cultures, and so they produced no mythology concerning it.

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