Centaurus
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| Name | The Centaur |
|---|---|
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 8 |
| Brightest star | α Cen (−0. 27m) |
| Declination | −29. 9948788°–−64. 6957885° |
| Pronunciation | /sɛnˈtɔːrəs/, genitive /sɛnˈtɔːraɪ/ |
| Stars | Proxima Centauri |
| Theta Centauri | |
| Gamma Centauri | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1247742 |
About Centaurus
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.
