Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Crater |
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Abbreviation | Crt |
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Genitive | Crateris |
Pronunciation | /ˈkreɪtər/, genitive /krəˈtɪərɨs/ |
Symbolism | the Cup |
Right ascension | 11 h |
Declination | −16° |
Quadrant | SQ2 |
Area | 282 sq. deg. (53rd) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
12 |
Stars with planets | 3 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
Brightest star | δ Crt (Labrum) (3.57m) |
Nearest star | LHS 2358 (34.86 ly, 10.69 pc) |
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. |