NOUN | object | Centaurus, Centaur | a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross |
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Meaning | A conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross. | |
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Synonym | Centaur | |
Instance of | constellation | A configuration of stars as seen from the earth |
Members | Alpha Centauri, Rigil Kent, Rigil | brightest star in Centaurus |
Beta Centauri | The second brightest star in Centaurus | |
Omega Centauri | A global cluster in the constellation Centaurus | |
Proxima, Proxima Centauri | The nearest star to the sun | |
Spanish | Centauro, Centaurus | |
Catalan | centaure, Centaure, Centaurus |
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