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Bookmark or Share- Centaurus Constellation: Stars, Myth, Facts, Location – Constellation GuideCentaurus 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.
- Centaur - World History EncyclopediaA Centaur was a creature from Greek mythology which was half-man and half-horse. The head, arms and torso of a centaur were human and joined at the waist to the body and legs of a horse. Centaurs represented barbarism and unbridled chaos and were frequently represented in Greek architectural sculpture and pottery decoration.
- Centaurus - WikipediaCentaurus / 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.
- Centaurus: Constellation Named for the Mythical Centaur - ThoughtCoCentaurus 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).
- Centaurus Constellation: Centering on the Celestial CentaurThe 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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