Apus

Apus

Abbreviation:
Aps
Genitive:
Apodis
Translation:
The Bird of Paradise
Right Ascention:
16h 0m
Declination:
-75°

Invented in the 16th century, the name of this part of the sky literally means "no feet", because it was believed these birds had none.

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