Indus Constellation Meaning

Indus Constellation Meaning

Indus Constellation [Stellarium]

Constellation Indus, the Indian, is a southern constellation sitting below the constellation Sagittarius. It lies south of the Microscope, between Grus and Pavo. Indus spans 14 degrees of the Zodiac from 27° Capricorn to 11° Aquarius

Dutch navigators formed Indus on their voyages to the East Indies at the end of the 16th century. Early depictions suggest it represents a native of Madagascar. [1]

Indus Constellation Stars

20002050StarNameSp. ClassMag.Orb
27♑4728♑29β IndK0III3.671°40′
28♑4029♑22η IndA6:var4.511°10′
29♑0629♑48α IndPersianK0III3.111°50′
01♒3902♒21ζ IndK5III4.901°00′
04♒1204♒54θ IndA5V4.391°10′
09♒4110♒23ε IndK5V4.691°00′
09♒4810♒30δ IndF0IV4.401°10′

Indus Constellation Astrology

INDUS. The Indian. It is said to give a quick penetrating mind, deep insight, and interest in orientalism, mysticism and sport. [2]

Indus, or its lucida α, was Pe Sze in China, where it also was known as the Persian, a title from the Jesuit missionaries. [3] The term Pe Sze is from the name of asterism 波斯 (Bō Sī), meaning Persia. [4]

Indus Constellation Astrology

Indus Constellation [Uranographia of Johann Bode 1801]

References

  1. Indus The Indian, Star Tales, ianridpath.com
  2. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.48.
  3. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.250.
  4. Alpha Indi – Wikipedia.