The Chameleon
Chamaeleon
Genitive: Chamaeleontis · abbreviation Cha
Best evening month
May
Visible from
90°S to 9°N
Centre RA
12h 35m 00s
Centre Dec
−81° 00′
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Mythology & origin
Named after the colour-changing lizard; a small constellation close to the south celestial pole.
Keyser & de Houtman · 1597–98, published by Plancius