Centaurus

Centaurus is a prominent constellation located in the southern sky, representing a centaur from Greek mythology. It is notable for containing Alpha Centauri, one of the closest star systems to Earth and a key target in the search for extraterrestrial life. The constellation covers a large area and includes several bright stars and interesting deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae. Astronomers study Centaurus to learn about stellar formation, evolution, and our galaxy’s structure. Its visibility depends on your location; it’s best seen from the Southern Hemisphere during certain times of the year.