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Southern hemisphere

January constellations include Pictor and Reticulum (near Hydrus and Mensa, respectively).

In July, Ara (adjacent to Triangulum Australe) and Scorpius can be seen.

Constellations near the pole star include Chamaeleon, Apus and Triangulum Australe (near Centaurus), Pavo, Hydrus, and Mensa.

Sigma Octantis is the closest star approximating a southern pole star, but is faint in the night sky. Thus, the pole can be triangulated using the constellation Crux as well as the stars Alpha and Beta Centauri (about 30° counterclockwise from Crux) of the constellation Centaurus (arching over Crux).