Centaurus - Wikipedia
WEBCentaurus / s ɛ n ˈ t ɔːr ə s,-ˈ t ɑːr-/ is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
Centaurus Constellation: Stars, Myth, Facts, Location – Constellation Guide
WEBCentaurus is a large constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It is home to Alpha Centauri, the nearest star system to Earth, the bright galaxy Centaurus A, and the globular cluster Omega Centauri.
Centaurus (Greek mythology) - Wikipedia
WEBIn Greek mythology, Centaurus (Ancient Greek: Κένταυρος, romanized: Kentauros) is the son of Apollo and Stilbe, daughter of the river-god Peneius and the naiad Creusa. He is the twin brother of the hero Lapithes [1] and father of the race of mythological beasts known as the Centaurs or Ixionidae (Ιξιονίδαι, Ixionidai ).
Centaurus | Southern Hemisphere, Stars, Mythology | Britannica
WEBCentaurus, constellation in the southern sky, at about 13 hours right ascension and 40° south in declination. The two brightest stars in this constellation, Alpha Centauri and Hadar, are the 3rd and 11th brightest stars in the sky, respectively.
Look up! Now is a great time to see Centaurus and his neighbors …
WEBJun 25, 2021 · Surrounding Crux on three sides is the large, bright constellation of Centaurus, which represents a centaur — the mythological creature that is half man, half horse. Check out a half dozen...
The Constellation Centaurus - In-The-Sky.org
WEBCentaurus is the ninth largest constellation, visible in the far southern sky in the months around March. Visually, it is dominated by the bright stars α-Cen and β-Cen, which form a pair of pointers to the Southern Cross, Crux, and may be used to distinguish it from the False Cross asterism in Carina and Vela .
Centaurus: Constellation Named for the Mythical Centaur
WEBJul 3, 2019 · The constellation Centaurus is in the southern hemisphere sky and contains many fascinating deep-sky objects to explore with binoculars or telescope.
Centaurus - Wikiwand
WEBCentaurus is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
Constellation Centaurus - The Constellations on Sea and Sky
WEBThe constellation Centaurus, the centaur, is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes between 25 degrees and -90 degrees. It is a large constellation that covers an area of 1,060 square degrees. This makes it …
Centaurus | The Constellation Directory
WEBCentaurus is one of the largest constellations in the sky and contains the highest number of stars visible with the naked eye. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere and can best be seen in May.
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