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Grus
The Crane
Map of Grus

A constellation of the southern sky, lying immediately south of the bright star Fomalhaut. Important features are the hot blue star Alnair, and the easily distinguished double star of Delta Gruis.

Relative Galactic Position of Grus
Grus, the constellation of the Crane, contains stars viewed 'downwards' through the Galactic disk, which accounts for its sparse nature.
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