Chamaeleon
- Abbreviation:
- Cha
- Genitive:
- Chamaeleontis
- Translation:
- The Chameleon
- Right Ascention:
- 11h 0m
- Declination:
- -80°
The southern constellation, Chamaeleon was created in the 16th century. Its stars are so dim because it was thought the animal was changing from one color to another, and was therefore virtually invisible.