Lupus: The Wolf
Pronunciation: LOOP-us
| Lupus Constellation Profile | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: Lup | Genitive: Lupi |
| Origin: Ancient | Location: Southern Hemisphere |
| Best View (North): Spring | Best View (South): |
| Bordering Constellations: Libra, Hydra, Centaurus, Circinus, Norma, Scorpius | |
The Myth Behind the Constellation Lupus
Lupus, “The Wolf”, was called Therion by the ancient Greeks. It was an unspecified wild animal. Centaurus, the centaur has it impaled on a spear, ready to sacrifice the beast on the altar, Ara. The Babylonians new this constellation as a wolf.Lupus Constellation Points of Interest
Interesting stars and objects.Bright Stars in Lupus
These are the stars in Lupus with a minimum magnitude of 3.0.| Name | Bayer Name | Magnitude | Color | Luminosity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lupi | Alpha Lupi | 2.30 | Blue-White | 7,832 suns | 548 ly |
| Beta Lupi | Beta Lupi | 2.68 | Blue-White | 6,895 suns | 523 ly |
| Gamma Lupi | Gamma Lupi | 2.80 | Blue-White | 5,000 suns | 420 ly |