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1. Centaurus - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaurus
Description: WebCentaurus / s ɛ n ˈ t ɔːr ə s,-ˈ t ɑːr-/ 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.
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2. Centaurus Constellation: Stars, Myth, Facts, Location – Constellation Guide
Link: https://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/centaurus-constellation/
Description: WebCentaurus is the ninth largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 1060 square degrees. It lies in the third quadrant of the southern hemisphere (SQ3) and can be seen at latitudes between +25° and -90°. The neighboring constellations are Antlia, Carina, Circinus, Crux, Hydra, Libra, Lupus, Musca, and Vela.
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3. Centaur - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaur
Description: WebA centaur ( / ˈsɛntɔːr, ˈsɛntɑːr / SEN-tor, SEN-tar; Ancient Greek: κένταυρος, romanized :kéntauros; Latin: centaurus ), occasionally hippocentaur, also called Ixionidae ( Ancient Greek: Ἰξιονίδαι, romanized :Ixionídai, lit. 'sons of Ixion '), is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a hor...
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4. Centaurus | Southern Hemisphere, Stars, Mythology | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Centaurus
Description: WebCategory: Science & Tech. Latin: “Centaur”. Centaurus, constellation in the southern sky, at about 13 hours right ascension and 40° south in declination. The two brightest stars in this constellation, Alpha Centauri and Hadar, are the 3rd …
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5. Look up! Now is a great time to see Centaurus and his neighbors …
Link: https://www.space.com/centaurus-constellations-night-sky-skywatching
Description: WebJun 25, 2021 · Centaurus is one of those few non-zodiacal constellations whose name is familiar to a wider circle of science buffs. This is due to its brightest star, Rigel Kentaurus, which is more popularly...
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6. Centaurus Constellation | Facts, Myths & How To Find The …
Link: https://starlust.org/centaurus-constellation/
Description: WebJan 7, 2022 · Centaurus is a southern constellation at about 13 hours right ascension and 40° south in declination. This constellation is made up of 17 stars that form the shape of the legendary centaur: a mythical half-man, half-horse creature that lived in northern Greece.
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7. Centaurus: Constellation Named for the Mythical Centaur
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/centaurus-constellation-named-for-the-mythical-centaur-4147183
Description: WebJul 3, 2019 · Centaurus is home to two of the most famous stars in the sky: the bright bluish-white Alpha Centauri (also known as Rigel Kent) and its neighbor Beta Centauri, also known as Hadar which are among the Sun's neighbors, along with their companion Proxima Centauri (which is currently the closest one).
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8. The Centaurus Constellation - Universe Today
Link: https://www.universetoday.com/20032/centaurus/
Description: WebFeb 10, 2017 · Centaurus is usually depicted as sacrificing an animal, represented by the constellation Lupus, to the gods on the altar represented by the Ara constellation. The centaur’s front legs are...
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9. Centaurus Constellation: Centering on the Celestial Centaur
Link: https://theplanets.org/constellations/centaurus-constellation/
Description: WebThe Centaurus constellation is a large constellation located in the southern sky. It is also called “the Centaur.” The origin of this half-man half-horse creature can be traced back to the wondrous world of Greek mythology. Another constellation represents the same creature, Sagittarius, otherwise known as “the Archer.”
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10. Centaurus the Centaur holds nearby stars - EarthSky
Link: https://earthsky.org/constellations/centaurus-the-centaur/
Description: WebMay 1, 2022 · Centaurus the Centaur is a constellation lying in Southern Hemisphere skies. The constellation is huge, ranking 9th largest of the 88 constellations. It sits so far south that if you live about...
