Centaurus
Cen
Rang: #9
1060 kw.gr.
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
| Genitief | Centauri |
| Symboliek | the Centaurus |
| Rechte klimming | 13h 00m 00s |
| Declinatie | -50° 00' 00" |
| Oppervlakte | 1060 sq. deg. |
| Oppervlakterang | 9th |
| Helderste ster | Rigil Kentaurus (mag -0.27) |
Overzicht deepsky-objecten
31
Helderste sterren
21
Open clusters
3
Bolvormige clusters
30
Sterrenstelsels
0
Nevels
Helderste sterren
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Bolvormige clusters
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Sterrenstelsels
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