Crater (constellation)

Crater
Constellation
Crater
AbbreviationCrt
GenitiveCrateris
Pronunciation/ˈkrtər/,
genitive /krəˈtɪərɪs/
Symbolismthe Cup
Right ascension11
Declination−16
QuadrantSQ2
Area282 sq. deg. (53rd)
Main stars4
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
12
Stars with planets6
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)0
Brightest starδ Crt (Labrum) (3.57m)
Messier objects0
Meteor showersEta Craterids
Bordering
constellations
Leo
Sextans
Hydra
Corvus
Virgo
Visible at latitudes between +65° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April.

Crater (/ˈkreɪtər/) is a constellation. In Latin it means cup. It is a constellation in Greek mythology (Apollo). It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 1st century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere.[1]

  1. "Crater". Harvard. Retrieved 2009-09-21.

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