Antlia — the southern constellation representing a pump Antlia Antlia is a faint southern constellation created in the 18th century to represent an air pump. It lies near Hydra, Pyxis, Vela and Centaurus and contains few bright stars but sever…
Argo Navis — the ancient ship constellation (former) Argo Navis Argo Navis was a large southern constellation representing Jason’s ship. No longer recognized, it was divided into Carina, Vela and Puppis; its legacy survives in star names, mytho…
Canis Major: Southern Constellation Containing Sirius and VY Canis Majoris Canis Major Canis Major, a southern constellation anchored by Sirius—the night sky's brightest star—and home to red hypergiant VY Canis Majoris. Explore its notable stars, history, deep-sky ob…
Chamaeleon (constellation) Chamaeleon Chamaeleon is a faint southern constellation named for the lizard, notable for its dark clouds and star-forming regions.
