description Chamaeleon Overview
Chamaeleon is a small constellation in the far southern sky representing a chameleon, a lizard of the family Chamaeleonidae. Petrus Plancius and Jodocus Hondius first depicted it on a celestial globe published in 1597, using southern-star observations associated with Dutch navigators Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman. It was later included among the 88 modern constellations and is visible mainly from southern latitudes. [Chamaeleon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamaeleon)
help Chamaeleon FAQ
What animal does Chamaeleon represent?
Chamaeleon represents a chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. It is a small constellation in the far southern sky.
Who introduced the constellation Chamaeleon?
Petrus Plancius and Jodocus Hondius first depicted Chamaeleon on a celestial globe published in 1597. The constellation was based on southern-sky observations associated with Dutch navigators.
Can Chamaeleon be seen from the Northern Hemisphere?
Chamaeleon lies far south in the sky, so it is mainly visible from southern latitudes. Observers in much of the Northern Hemisphere cannot see it because it stays below the horizon.
Is Chamaeleon officially recognized today?
Yes. Chamaeleon is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It is also one of the southern constellations introduced during the age of celestial exploration.
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