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Constellation of Corvus

author: A.Fujii/David Malin Images/Novapix

reference: a-cst22-00006

Image Size 300 DPI: 51 * 40 cm

Corvus (the Raven or Crow) southern constallation of rather faint stars. It occupies about 184 square degrees, which makes it the 70th largest constellation (out of 88 recognised today). However, it is ancient, and was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago.  

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ASTRONOMY - CONSTELLATION - CORVUS - LINE - MAP - POSTER - SPICA - STAR -