LUPUS

Location: Portland, OR 97202, USA

Comment : Lupus is an unassuming constellation whose name means wolf in Latin. The astronomer Ptolemy named Lupus and 47 other constellations in the 2nd century CE. Lupus is boxed in by two larger, brighter and better known constellations: Scorpius and Centaurus. How to find Lupus the Wolf Lupus is located south of the ecliptic. If you want to see it, you’ll need to be in the Southern Hemisphere or southward of Florida in the Northern Hemisphere. April through September are the best months to spot Lupus. The Wolf sits beside the constellation Norma the Carpenter’s Square. Scorpius the Scorpion is one of the noticeable constellations that border Lupus, and Centaurus lies on the opposite side. The stars in Lupus are dim; therefore, you may want to trace out the forms of the Scorpion and Centaur first. Then look toward the dark patch of sky between them. Lupus and Norma both reside here: Lupus has brighter stars and sits farther north than Norma. Lupus looks vaguely like the wolf it represents. From the Northern Hemisphere, you may only see the head of the Wolf near Scorpius. From the south, Lupus will be close to overhead on June evenings.

Keywords : star, constellation, astronomy, galaxy, space, lupus

Created By : rocksrocksrocks

Created On: April 21, 2024

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