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Centaurus . Abbreviation: Cen Genitive: Centauri Translation: The Centaur Peoria Astronomical Society Centaurus Page; Interactive star chart (Java applet)
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Centaurus (pronounced /sɛnˈtɔrəs/, Latin: centaur) is a bright constellation of the southern hemisphere. One of the largest constellations in the sky, Centaurus was one of the ...
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Centaurus the Centaur Written by Pam Eastlick of the University of Guam. Although Crux the Southern Cross is probably more famous in northern latitudes, there is no question that ...

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Centaurus, also the Centaur, southern constellation, which is visible chiefly south of the equator. The brightest star in this constellation, Alpha Centauri, is also the third brightest star in the sky. It is about 4.3 light-years from the earth and is the closest visible star to the earth's solar system. The star is actually a double star, with a third star, Proxima Centauri, revolving around the other two.

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