Corvus
The crow. Genitive Corvi, abbreviated Crv. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
183.72 sq°
70 of 88 by size
Brightest star
γ Corvi
magnitude 2.59
Best seen
March
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
78°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| γ Corvi | 2.59 | 4662 |
| β Corvi | 2.65 | 4786 |
| δ Corvi | 2.95 | 4757 |
| ε Corvi | 3.00 | 4630 |
Deep sky
Objects with a Messier number or a name people use.
| Object | Catalogue | Type | Magnitude | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antennae | NGC 4038 | Galaxy | 10.7 | 2.6 |
| Antennae | NGC 4039 | Galaxy | 13.0 | 3.2 |
- Magnitude: — where NGC 2000 gives none.
- Size: the largest dimension, in arcminutes.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Corvus
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
