✨ Ara
Ara · altar · Southern sky
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Ara is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning altar; stars within it are named in the genitive form Arae.
Facts about Ara
| Constellation | Ara |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Ara |
| Genitive (Latin) | Arae |
| Meaning | altar |
| Brightest star | β Arae (apparent magnitude 2.84) |
| Area | 237 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Ara
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