Grus
Crane constellation
Grus (Gru) covers 366 square degrees of sky, making it number 45 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alnair. It is highest in the evening sky around October.
| Latin name | Grus |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Gru |
| Area | 366 square degrees · No. 45 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alnair |
| Best evening views | October |
| Minneapolis | Only partly rises from Minneapolis |