Centaurus

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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

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Spectraaltype

Bolvormige clusters

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Hoekgrootte

Sterrenstelsels

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Type