ARA the Altar is a constellation that straddles the path of the Milky Way. It is only seen in the Southern Hemisphere. Even though Ara is a smaller constellation than many others, it sure packs a punch; there are lots of star clusters and a couple of planetary nebulae, such as NGC 6326. Now you know more about Ara!
[Image reference: The Illustrated Atlas of the Universe (pg. 284)]
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