The Corona Australis constellation
CrA · Catalogue stars: 9
Why this name?
A small arc of stars resembles a wreath or crown. The word ‘southern’ distinguishes it from the similar Northern Crown.
A little history
Ptolemy described Corona Australis. Ancient interpretations varied; there is no single universally accepted legend identifying the owner of this wreath.
Data
- IAU code
- CrA
- Catalogue stars
- 9
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 94160 · 4.1ᵐ
Stars
Stars (HIP)
- HIP 94160 · 4.1ᵐ · K0II/IIICN.
- HIP 93825 · 4.2ᵐ · F7IV-V
- HIP 94005 · 4.6ᵐ · K1III
- HIP 90982 · 4.6ᵐ · G5III
- HIP 93542 · 4.7ᵐ · A0Vn
- HIP 93174 · 4.8ᵐ · F3IV/V
- HIP 88726 · 4.9ᵐ · A5V
- HIP 0 · 5.0ᵐ · F8 V
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | 5° | 156° |
| +30° | 20° | 138° |
| 0° | 50° | 130° |
| −35° | 85° | 142° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:10 |
| February | 09:03 |
| March | 07:18 |
| April | 05:25 |
| May | 03:30 |
| June | 01:24 |
| July | 23:20 |
| August | 21:19 |
| September | 19:26 |
| October | 17:37 |
| November | 15:37 |
| December | 13:28 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Corona Australis?
HIP 94160 — 4.1ᵐ.