Lacaille's constellation, officially known as Lacaille's constellation, is a small and relatively faint constellation located in the southern sky. It was created by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. The constellation is named in honor of Lacaille, who cataloged many stars and celestial objects during his observations in South Africa. This constellation contains several notable stars and deep-sky objects, including the Lacaille 8760 star system, which is one of the closest stars to Earth. Lacaille's constellation is best viewed during the southern hemisphere's winter months, making it a unique feature of the southern celestial sphere.