What is Corvus?

Q: What is Corvus?


A: Corvus is a small constellation in the southern sky.

Q: What does Corvus mean?


A: Corvus means raven or crow in Latin.

Q: How many stars can be seen without a telescope in Corvus?


A: Only 11 stars can be seen without a telescope in Corvus.

Q: Who listed Corvus as one of the constellations?


A: Ptolemy listed Corvus as one of the 48 constellations.

Q: How many stars did Ptolemy include in his listing of Corvus?


A: Ptolemy included only 7 stars in his listing of Corvus.

Q: Is Corvus one of the modern constellations?


A: Yes, Corvus is one of the 88 modern constellations.

Q: Can Corvus be seen from the northern hemisphere?


A: No, Corvus is a southern hemisphere constellation and cannot be seen from the northern hemisphere.

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