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Centaurus, the Centaur

Centaurus, the Centaur is one of the 88 modern constellations. Its best evening season is around April. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 45°N. It is circumpolar (never sets) south of latitude 45°S.

Notable objects in this constellation

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