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Corona Australis

The Southern Crown

Constellation of the southern sky

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GenitiveCoronae Australis
AbbreviationCrA
Constellation FamilyHercules
Celestial QuadrantPrimarily SQ4, extending very slightly into SQ3
Right Ascension17h59 to 19h21
Declination-36.7° to -45.5°
Area (sq deg)128
Brightest StarMeridiana
Optimum VisibilityJuly
Map of Corona Australis Map of Corona Australis

On the edges of the Milky Way, towards the centre of the galaxy, lies the constellation of Corona Australis. Though none of its stars are particularly bright, its horseshoe shape is easily distinguishable.

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