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Although Crux the Southern Cross is probably more famous in northern latitudes, there is no question that Centaurus the Centaur is the most magnificent of the southern constellations. It's the ninth largest constellation and it contains two of the ten brightest stars.
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www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/extra/Centauru...
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This constellation represents Chiron who is frequently mentioned in Greek mythology. Chiron was one of the Centaurs, barbarous beasts which were said to be half-horse and half-human. But unlike the others, Chiron was extremely wise and tutored Hercules ... Pam Eastlick has contributed a great description of Centaurus,
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www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellations...
www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellations/Centaurus.html
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The story behind the name: Centaurus is one of two constellations said to represent Centaurs, mythical creatures with a human head and torso on top of a horse's body. Centaurus was the name of the first Centaur. ... There are several stories which explain Chiron's association with this constellation. One legend says...
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chandra.harvard.edu/photo/constellations/centaurus.html
chandra.harvard.edu/photo/constellations/centaurus.html
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Centaurus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Centaurus is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations in the sky, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy,...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaurus
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Pages in category "Centaurus constellation" ... The main article for this category is Centaurus constellation. ... Constellation map...
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Centaurus_constellation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Centaurus_constellation
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Centaurus is a prominent southern constellation that is named after the mythical half horse half man. At one of its legs (or hooves) is Alpha Centauri. The "Alpha" indicates it is the brightest star of the constellation as previously explained at the Virgo stop of the SkyTour.
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www.sky-watch.com/skytour/cen.html
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Below the stars of Hydra, the sea serpent and Scorpius, the scorpion, you can find Centaurus. Centaurus is a half-man, half-horse creature. He faces east holding a lance which he is using to defend himself from Lupus, the wolf. ... The Constellation Centaurus, the Centaur; Click on image for full size (130K JPEG);
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www.windows.ucar.edu/the_universe/centaurus.html
www.windows.ucar.edu/the_universe/centaurus.html
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The above photography is centered on the two brightest stars of the southern constellation Centaurus, named Toliman (0.3 mag, left) and Agena (0.6 mag, right). The entire constellation extends further out to the north and in the direction of Crux (right).
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www.allthesky.com/constellations/centaurus/
www.allthesky.com/constellations/centaurus/
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Centaurus is best known for its brightest star alpha Cen which is the second closest star to our sun. ... The best known star of the constellation alpha Cen (arab.: foot of the centaur), known as Rigil Kentaurus (often short Rigil Kent), was not only long thought to be the closest star to our sun but is as well an...
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www.seds.org/Maps/Stars_en/Fig/centaurus.html
www.seds.org/Maps/Stars_en/Fig/centaurus.html
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