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Sky Chart and Artist Rendering of Corona Australis
Origin:
One of the constellations described by Ptolemy in the Almagest
(A.D. 140). Its alternate name is Corona Austrinus. It has
always been associated with a crown or laurel wreath in western
mythology. The Chinese drew the constellation as a tortoise from its
oval shape.
Information:
The southern crown is a small constellation just below the teapot of Sagittarius. The constellation culminates
at 9 pm September 1. With part of the Milky Way running through the
constellation, many deep-sky wonders are visible including nebulae
(including a dark nebula), clusters, and a number of double stars.
Unfortunately, for most observers north of 20° N lat. the constellation
is usually lost in the glow of the horizon. |
