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Constellations of Crater and Corvus

author: A.Fujii/David Malin Images/Novapix

reference: a-cst23-00001

Image Size 300 DPI: 51 * 40 cm

Corvus (the Raven or Crow) is a southern constellation 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 is associated with Crater (the Cup) and Hydrus, the water snake, on whose back Corvus sits. The grouping was recognised by Ptolemy almost 2000 years ago. Crater (Latin for cup) was also recognised by Ptolemy and covering 282 square degrees is larger than Corvus but is no more distinguished.  

Keywords for this photo:

ASTRONOMY - CONSTELLATION - CORVUS - CRATER - NIGHT - POSTER - SPICA - STAR - STARRY SKY -