Centaurus
Cen
Uranüs: #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 |
| Gerilim | -50° 00' 00" |
| Area | 1060 sq. deg. |
| Area rank | 9th |
| Brightest star | Rigil Kentaurus (mag -0.27) |
Derin Uzay Nesneleri
31
Brightest Stars
21
Open Clusters
3
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
0
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
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Globular Clusters
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Galaxies
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