It contains no stars brighter than magnitude 3.0. Its brightest star, Alpha Antliae , is an orange giant about 366 light-years away.

Its name is derived from the Greek word for "pump" and it represents the air pump invented by Robert Boyle. Best Viewing: Visible from latitudes +45∘positive 45 raised to the composed with power -90∘negative 90 raised to the composed with power , it is best seen in April in the Southern Hemisphere.

OAG means Off-Axis Guider. Antlia OAG and filter drawer assembly is an innovative accessory that integrates filter drawer and OAG. Antlia Filter Antlia Constellation