Indus constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Indus (Ind) is a southern constellation covering 294 square degrees, number 49 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is α Ind, a orange giant, magnitude 3.1. It is best seen in the evening in September. It never rises over London — it is visible south of 27° north. Its neighbours in the sky: Grus, Microscopium, Octans, Pavo, Sagittarius, Telescopium, Tucana.
Area: 294 square degrees, 49 of 88 · Neighbours: Grus, Microscopium, Octans, Pavo, Sagittarius, Telescopium, Tucana · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Indus
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Where it is visible
The constellation rises above the horizon south of 27° north and is well seen from the southern hemisphere.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Grus, Microscopium, Octans, Pavo.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: α Ind (3.1ᵐ), β Ind (3.7ᵐ), θ Ind (4.4ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | never rises |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| α Ind | orange giant | 3.1ᵐ |
| β Ind | orange bright giant | 3.7ᵐ |
| θ Ind | white main-sequence star | 4.4ᵐ |
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0