description Ara Overview
Ara is a small southern constellation representing an altar. It is one of the 48 constellations recorded by Claudius Ptolemy in the Almagest in the second century AD and is now one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Located near Scorpius and crossed by the Milky Way, Ara contains several deep-sky objects, including the globular clusters NGC 6397 and NGC 6362 and the open cluster IC 4651, making it a target for southern-sky observers.
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What does the constellation Ara represent?
Ara represents an altar. It is a small southern constellation located near Scorpius.
Who recorded Ara as a constellation?
Ara was among the 48 constellations recorded by Claudius Ptolemy in the Almagest. That work dates to the second century AD.
Is Ara one of the modern official constellations?
Yes. Ara is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
Where can Ara be found in the sky?
Ara is a southern constellation near Scorpius. Its visibility depends on the observer's latitude and the time of year.
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