Centaurus

Cen
யுரேனஸ்: #9
1060 sq. deg.

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).

IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars

Centaurus

Genitive Centauri
Symbolism the Centaurus
Right ascension 13h 00m 00s
விலக்கம் -50° 00' 00"
Area 1060 sq. deg.
Area rank 9th
Brightest star Rigil Kentaurus (mag -0.27)

ஆழ் வான பொருட்கள்

31
Brightest Stars
21
Open Clusters
3
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
0
Nebulae

Brightest Stars

Designation பெயர் Apparent magnitude Right ascension விலக்கம் Spectral type

Globular Clusters

Designation பெயர் Apparent magnitude Right ascension விலக்கம் மொழி

Galaxies

Designation பெயர் Apparent magnitude Right ascension விலக்கம் வகை