Constellation Apus Index of Names

Apus is a small constellation in the southern hemisphere. It was one of twelve new constellations observed by Dutch navigators Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman in the East Indies between 1595 and 1597. Apus is a faint constellation and none of its visible stars have proper names. Below is a listing of all objects within the boundaries of the constellation as identified in this study. The listings are limited to the most prominent objects; with few exceptions those visible to the naked eye. For more comprehensive listings, see Wikipedia and Universe Guide. Click on the names for details about an object as listed in the mythology part. For the complete star lore of the constellation, click here.

Apus - List of Names of Objects within the Constellation

Name	Type	Designation	Meaning	Status	Origin
Apus	Constellation	Apu	Bird of Paradise	IAU	Keyser and de Houtman
Apis Indica	Constellation	Apu	Indian Bird	Ammended	Planicus
Apus, Avis Indica	Constellation	Apu	Indian Bird	Ammended	Kepler
Yì Què	Asterism	-	Exotic Bird	Local	China
Karaka	Star	HD 137388	Evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand	IAU	ExoW 2019, New Zealand
Kererū	Exoplanet	HD 137388 b	Pigeon native to New Zealand	IAU	ExoW 2019, New Zealand

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