Crater

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Rang: #53
282 kw.gr.

Crater is a small constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. Its name is the latinization of the Greek krater, a type of cup used to water down wine. One of the 48 constellations listed by the second-century astronomer Ptolemy, it depicts a cup that has been associated with the god Apollo and is perched on the back of Hydra the water snake. There is no star brighter than third magnitude in the constellation.

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Crater

Genitief Crateris
Symboliek The Crater
Rechte klimming 11h 20m 00s
Declinatie -15° 00' 00"
Oppervlakte
Oppervlakterang 53
Helderste ster
Best zichtbaar om 21:00 Variable

Overzicht deepsky-objecten

34
Helderste sterren
0
Open clusters
0
Bolvormige clusters
30
Sterrenstelsels
0
Nevels

Helderste sterren

Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Spectraaltype

Sterrenstelsels

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