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The Indus constellation

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

Where and when

Best monthMay
Right ascension21.2h
Declination-56°
Line segments1

Finding it

Indus is centred near right ascension 21.2 hours, declination -56°. 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 May, 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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