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Crater (constellation)
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Crt |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Crateris |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkreɪtər/, genitive /krəˈtɪərɪs/ |
| Symbolism | the Cup |
| Right ascension | 11 |
| Declination | −16 |
| Quadrant | SQ2 |
| Area | 282 sq. deg. (53rd) |
| Main stars | 4 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 12 |
| Stars with planets | 6 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
| Brightest star | δ Crt (Labrum) (3.57m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | Eta Craterids |
| Bordering constellations | Leo Sextans Hydra Corvus Virgo |
| Visible at latitudes between +65° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of April. | |
Crater (/ˈkreɪtər/) is a constellation. In Latin it means cup. It is a constellation in Greek mythology (Apollo). It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 1st century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. It is located in the Southern Hemisphere.[1]
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