Libra
Libra is a Zodiac constellation in the southern sky.
| Libra | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Libra |
| Latin genitive | Librae |
| International abbreviation | Lib |
| Number of stars | 122 |
| Symbology | Balance |
Remarkable objects
- M5, NGC 5897, spherical cluster
Brightest stars
- α Librae, Zubenelgenubi, magnitude 2.90
- β Librae, Zubenelchemali, 2.74
- γ Librae, Zubenelacrab, 4.02
- δ Librae, Zubenelakribi, variable, 4.8-5.9: period 2.33 days
History and mythology
Libra's stars were originally part of Scorpius, called Chelae, the Scorpion's Claw.
References
| 88 Official Constellations by IAU |
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Andromeda • Antlia • Apus • Aquarius • Aquila • Ara • Aries • Auriga • Boötes • Caelum • Camelopardalis • Cancer • Canes Venatici • Canis Major • Canis Minor • Capricornus • Carina • Cassiopeia • Centaurus • Cepheus • Cetus • Chamaeleon • Circinus • Columba • Coma Berenices • Corona Australis • Corona Borealis • Corvus • Crater • Crux • Cygnus • Delphinus • Dorado • Draco • Equuleus • Eridanus • Fornax • Gemini • Grus • Hercules • Horologium • Hydra • Hydrus • Indus • Lacerta • Leo • Leo Minor • Lepus • Libra • Lupus • Lynx • Lyra • Mensa • Microscopium • Monoceros • Musca • Norma • Octans • Ophiuchus • Orion • Pavo • Pegasus • Perseus • Phoenix • Pictor • Pisces • Piscis Austrinus • Puppis • Pyxis • Reticulum • Sagitta • Sagittarius • Scorpius • Sculptor • Scutum • Serpens • Sextans • Taurus • Telescopium • Triangulum • Triangulum Australe • Tucana • Ursa Major • Ursa Minor • Vela • Virgo • Volans • Vulpecula |