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Centaurus (The Centaur)
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Centaurus, the Centaur is one of the largest constellations in the sky covering some 60 degrees. There are several stories of centaurs in Greek mythology and it is generally thought that the constellation… More »
Position in the Sky ... Pam Eastlick has contributed a great description of Centaurus, the Jewel of the Southern Sky as seen from Guam. ... Peoria Astronomical Society Centaurus Page...
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Centaurus the Centaur ... 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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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,...
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Centaurus is best known for its brightest star alpha Cen which is the second closest star to our sun. If one draws a line from alpha Cen to beta Cen (also called Hadar) and follows that line it leads directly to the Southern Cross stars beta Cru and delta Cru.
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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.
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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.
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Myths and Data about the constellation Centaurus ... Centaurus is one of several constellations that deal with the Labours of Heracles. ... Centaurus is one of the largest constellations with a clearly discernible asterism: the huge form faces east, with a sword waving menacingly toward Lupus the Wolf on the west.
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Centaurus, the centaur: ... Centaurus is an ancient constellation, and one of two centaurs in the night sky. Centaurs are creatures that are half-man and half-horse. According to legend Centaurus is supposed to represent, Chiron a gentle and intellectual centaur.
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