Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Corvus |
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Abbreviation | Crv |
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Genitive | Corvi |
Pronunciation | /ˈkɔrvəs/, genitive /ˈkɔrvaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Crow/Raven |
Right ascension | 12 h |
Declination | −20° |
Quadrant | SQ3 |
Area | 184 sq. deg. (70th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
10 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 1 |
Brightest star | γ Crv (Gienah) (2.59m) |
Nearest star | Ross 695 (28.99 ly, 8.89 pc) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Meteor showers | Corvids (June 26) |
Bordering constellations |
Virgo Crater Hydra |
Visible at latitudes between +60° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of May. |