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Asterism in Auriga

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Genitive	Aurigae
Abbreviation	Aur
Right Ascension	05h04 to 05h08
Declination	+41° 7' to +43° 52'
Area (sq deg)	1.1
Brightest Star	Almaaz
Optimum Visibility	December

A group of three stars in the western regions of Auriga, composed of Almaaz, Saclateni and Haedus. These three stars represent the three kids of Capella, whose name translates as 'little she-goat'.

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