Lupus (constellation)
| Constellation | |
| Abbreviation | Lup |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Lupi |
| Pronunciation | /ˈljuːpəs/, genitive /ˈljuːpaɪ/ |
| Symbolism | the Wolf |
| Right ascension | 15.3 |
| Declination | −45 |
| Quadrant | SQ3 |
| Area | 334 sq. deg. (46th) |
| Main stars | 9 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 41 |
| Stars with planets | 5 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
| Brightest star | α Lup (Men) (2.30m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Bordering constellations | Norma Scorpius Circinus Centaurus Libra Hydra (corner) |
| Visible at latitudes between +35° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of June. | |
Lupus is a constellation in the southern sky.
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