Centaurus

Cen
Rang: #9
1060 kvadratgrader

Centaurus () 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. In Greek mythology, Centaurus represents a centaur; a creature that is half human, half horse (another constellation named after a centaur is one from the zodiac: Sagittarius).

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Centaurus

Genitiv Centauri
Symbolik the Centaurus
Rektascension 13h 00m 00s
Deklination -50° 00' 00"
Område 1060 sq. deg.
Områderang 9th
Lyseste stjerne Rigil Kentaurus (mag -0.27)

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31
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21
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Kuglehobe
30
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0
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