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Crater is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky whose name is Latin for cup. It is one of the 48 constellations recorded by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century and remains one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Crater lies near Hydra and Corvus and is associated in classical star lore with a cup carried by the raven. Its stars are generally modest in brightness, so it is more useful as a mapped sky region than as a prominent naked-eye pattern.
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What does the name Crater mean?
Crater is a constellation whose Latin name means cup. Its stars form a small, faint pattern in the southern sky.
Who recorded the constellation Crater in antiquity?
The Greek astronomer Ptolemy recorded Crater among the 48 constellations in the second century. It remains part of the modern list of 88 constellations.
Is Crater one of the official modern constellations?
Yes. Crater is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It is a relatively small and faint southern-sky constellation.
Is Crater easy to see without a telescope?
Crater is generally considered faint, so it is less prominent than bright constellations. Visibility depends on location, season, darkness, and sky conditions.
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