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One of the [[:Category:88_IAU-Constellations|88 IAU constellations]]. The constellation was invented by Dutch sailors in the 1590s. | One of the [[:Category:88_IAU-Constellations|88 IAU constellations]]. The constellation was invented by Dutch sailors in the 1590s. | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 20 January 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula, IanRidpath
One of the 88 IAU constellations. The constellation was invented by Dutch sailors in the 1590s.
Etymology and History
Origin of Constellation
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
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Musca, Chamaeleon and Crux on Blaeu's first globe (1602) that is a copy of Plancius/ Hondius (1598). RMG -
Musca, Chamaeleon and Crux on Blaeu (1603), the globe that is based on de Houtman's data. RMG -
Chamaeleon in Bayer (1603) -
Chamaeleon in Fortin's Atlas Céleste, 3rd edition (1795).
Mythology
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