Ara is a small memorable constellation in the southern sky, located south of Scorpio in the sky. The star-rich band of the Milky Way runs through Ara, which is why several open star clusters can be found here.
| Ara | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Ara |
| Latin genitive | Arae |
| Abbreviation | Ara |
| Brightest star | β Arae |
| Fully visible | 25° N to 90° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | not observable |
