The Southern Crown
| Abbreviation: | CrA |
| Genitive: | Coronae Australis |
| Origin: | [antiquity] |
| Fully Visible: | 90°S – 44°N |
This small constellation was depicted in ancient Greece and Rome as a garland or wreath. Although not as bright as its northern counterpart, its horseshoe shape is distinctive.
Notable Features
| Visible Named Stars | ||
|---|---|---|
| α CrA | Meridiana | The name of this star is taken from an alternative name of the constellation, Corona Meridionalis. |
| Deep Sky Objects | ||
| C68 | R CrA Nebula | This is an emission/reflection nebula opening out from the variable star R Coronae Australis. It is also known as by its New General Catalogue number 6729. |
| C78 | This globular cluster, NGC 6541, is sixth magnitude and requires at least binoculars to see it. | |
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