Indus

Located between the constellations Microscopium, Grus, Tucana, Pavo, Octans, and Telescopium, Indus is primarily visible from the southern hemisphere. Its optimal viewing period occurs during August and September, presenting itself in the southern skies.

History

Indus was introduced by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in the late 16th century. Its name, derived from Latin, translates to "Indian" or "India."

Stars

Indus comprises several stars, with Alpha Indi being the brightest. Alpha Indi is a yellow giant situated roughly 101 light-years away from Earth. Other notable stars within the constellation include Beta Indi, Delta Indi, and Epsilon Indi, although none stand out significantly in terms of brightness or visibility.

Galaxies

The NGC 7090 galaxy cluster, also known as the Indus galaxy cluster, exists around 220 million light-years away and represents a collection of galaxies residing within this constellation.