antlia

[ant-lee-uh]

antlia Definition

a faint southern constellation that represents an air pump.

Using antlia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antlia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Antlia is not visible from most of the northern hemisphere.

  • Example

    The constellation Antlia was first introduced by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.

Origins of antlia

from Latin 'antlia', meaning 'pump'

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Summary: antlia in Brief

'Antlia' [ant-lee-uh] is a faint southern constellation representing an air pump. It was first introduced by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century and is not visible from most of the northern hemisphere.