Chamaeleon
Cha
Rank: #79
132 sq. deg.
Chamaeleon () is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It is named after the chameleon, a kind of lizard. It was first defined in the 16th century..
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Chamaeleon
| Genitive | Chamaeleontis |
| Symbolism | The Chamaeleon |
| Right ascension | 10h 40m 00s |
| Declination | -80° 00' 00" |
| Area | |
| Area rank | 79 |
| Brightest star | |
| Best visible at 21:00 | Variable |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
31
Brightest Stars
0
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
4
Galaxies
0
Nebulae
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