Crater
The cup. Genitive Crateris, abbreviated Crt. Introduced by Ptolemy.
Area
282.46 sq°
53 of 88 by size
Brightest star
δ Crateris
magnitude 3.56
Best seen
March
on the meridian at midnight
Visible from
83°N to 90°S
some part above the horizon
Where it is
Principal stars
Every star to magnitude 4, brightest first.
| Star | Magnitude | HR |
|---|---|---|
| δ Crateris | 3.56 | 4382 |
Deep sky
No object in Crater carries a Messier number or a common name. It contains catalogued objects all the same, identified by number only.
My Sky
Rise, highest and set over your place, for any night: Crater
Further info
Sources
Principal stars: Bright Star Catalogue
Deep sky: NGC 2000.0
Area and borders: IAU constellation boundaries
