Corona Australis

Corona Australis, also known as the Southern Crown, is a constellation situated in the southern celestial hemisphere. It occupies a position adjacent to the constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius and is best observed from latitudes between +40° and -90° in the southern sky.

Stars

Corona Australis’ most notable star is Alfecca Meridiana, also called Alpha Coronae Australis. This star is a binary system composed of two stars.

History

Throughout history, Corona Australis has been associated with crowns in various mythologies. In Greek mythology, it was sometimes linked to the laurel wreath worn by the god Apollo. The constellation was initially cataloged by Ptolemy in the 2nd century and later named "Corona Australis" by the astronomer Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century.

Objects

Corona Australis harbors several intriguing deep-sky objects within its boundaries. The Corona Australis Molecular Cloud, a region of dark nebulae fostering the birth of new stars, is among its significant features. Additionally, the constellation contains star clusters and nebulae, including the Corona Australis Nebula (NGC 6726-27-29), a reflective nebula.