Constellation family · 11 constellations
Bayer Family
Southern constellations introduced from Johann Bayer's 1603 Uranometria — Apus, Chamaeleon, Dorado, Grus, Hydrus, Indus, Musca, Pavo, Phoenix, Tucana, and Volans.
| Constellation | Abbr | Hemisphere | Area | Rank | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ApusThe Bird of Paradise | Aps | Southern | 206 deg² | 67 | — |
| ChamaeleonThe Chameleon | Cha | Southern | 131.6 deg² | 79 | — |
| DoradoThe Dolphinfish | Dor | Southern | 179.2 deg² | 72 | — |
| GrusThe Crane | Gru | Southern | 366 deg² | 45 | — |
| HydrusThe Male Water Snake | Hyi | Southern | 243 deg² | 61 | — |
| IndusThe Indian | Ind | Southern | 294 deg² | 49 | — |
| MuscaThe Fly | Mus | Southern | 138 deg² | 77 | — |
| PavoThe Peacock | Pav | Southern | 378 deg² | 44 | — |
| PhoenixThe Phoenix | Phe | Southern | 469 deg² | 37 | — |
| TucanaThe Toucan | Tuc | Southern | 295 deg² | 48 | — |
| VolansThe Flying Fish | Vol | Southern | 141 deg² | 76 | — |