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Centaurus

Constellation
Centaurus is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Wikipedia
Name: The Centaur
Area: 1060 sq. deg. (9th)
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 69
Bordering constellations: Antlia; Carina; Circinus; Crux; Hydra; Libra (corner); Lupus; Musca; Vela
Declination: −29.9948788°–−64.6957885°
Messier objects: 0