Centaurus
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Centaurus , southern constellation located N and E of Crux, the Southern Cross. It is known especially for its bright stars Alpha Centauri and Hadar . It also contains Centaurus A, a radio galaxy, as well as a globular star cluster visible to the naked eye. Centaurus reaches its highest point in the evening sky in May.
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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008
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