Centaurus
Centaur constellation
Centaurus (Cen) covers 1,060 square degrees of sky, making it number 9 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alpha Centauri. It is highest in the evening sky around May.
| Latin name | Centaurus |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Cen |
| Area | 1,060 square degrees · No. 9 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alpha Centauri |
| Best evening views | May |
| Minneapolis | Only partly rises from Minneapolis |