Constellation · Antlia · Ant
Antlia constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
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In short
Antlia (Ant) is a southern constellation covering 239 square degrees, number 62 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 4.3, so you need a dark sky. It is best seen in the evening in April. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, Vela.
Area: 239 square degrees, 62 of 88 · Neighbours: Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, Vela · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Antlia
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When to look
The best time is in April in the evening: —.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, Vela.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: α Ant (4.3ᵐ), η Ant (5.2ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | not visible, behind the Sun |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| α Ant | orange giant | 4.3ᵐ |
| η Ant | yellow-white giant | 5.2ᵐ |
Antlia FAQ
When is the best time to see Antlia?
Antlia is best seen in the evening in April. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon.
Where is Antlia in the sky?
Antlia is a southern constellation. Its neighbours: Centaurus, Hydra, Pyxis, Vela.
What is the brightest star in Antlia?
α Ant — a orange giant, magnitude 4.3.
Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0