Chamaeleon
| Constellation | |
| Abbreviation | Cha |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Chamaeleontis |
| Pronunciation | /kəˈmiːliən/ kə-MEE-lee-ən, genitive /kəˌmiːliˈɒntɪs/ kə-MEE-lee-ON-tiss |
| Symbolism | the Chameleon |
| Right ascension | 07h 26m 36.5075s–13h 56m 26.6661s |
| Declination | −75.2899170°–−83.1200714° |
| Area | 132 sq. deg. (79th) |
| Main stars | 3 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 16 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
| Brightest star | α Cha (4.05m) |
| Nearest star | SCR J1138−7721 |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | 0 |
| Bordering constellations | Musca Carina Volans Mensa Octans Apus |
| Visible at latitudes between +7° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. | |
Chamaeleon (/kəˈmiːliən/ kə-MEE-lee-ən) is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It is named after the chameleon, a kind of lizard. It was first defined in the end of the 16th century.