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The Antlia constellation

Best placed in December. It lies south of the celestial equator and sits low for northern observers, better the further south you go.

Where and when

Best monthDecember
Right ascension10.4h
Declination-36°
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Finding it

Antlia is centred near right ascension 10.4 hours, declination -36°. It lies south of the celestial equator and sits low for northern observers, better the further south you go.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in December, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

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