This constellation was created between 1750 and 1754 by the French astronomer Nicholas Louis de La Caille. Originally called Antlia Pneumatica, it was one of several constellations created to represent newly invented machines of the era.
the Air Pump
This constellation was created between 1750 and 1754 by the French astronomer Nicholas Louis de La Caille. Originally called Antlia Pneumatica, it was one of several constellations created to represent newly invented machines of the era.