Corvus
Where is Corvus?
Below the horizon after dark tonight. Rises 08:05.
- Rises
- 08:05
- Highest
- 12:32
- Sets
- 16:55
- Best after dark
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How to find Corvus
Nearby constellations include Crater, Virgo and Hydra.
Its center is at right ascension 12h 27m, declination −18°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Corvus
Corvus is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in April. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 64° N to 90° S.
From London tonight, Corvus isn’t above the horizon while the sky is dark. It rises at 08:05 and sets at 16:55, in daylight or twilight.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Corvus
Eyes
Its stars are fairly faint (the brightest, its alpha star, is mag 2.6). You’ll need a sky away from bright lights to trace the pattern.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Corvus (genitive Corvi, abbreviated Crv) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 1 named star in Corvus.
Brightest stars and objects in Corvus
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences