Libra (constellation)
Libra /ˈliːbrə/ is a constellation of the zodiac and is located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for weighing scales. Its old astronomical symbol is (♎︎). It is fairly faint, with no first magnitude stars, and lies between Virgo to the west and Scorpius to the east. Beta Librae, also known as Zubeneschamali, is the brightest star in the constellation. Three star systems are known to have planets.
| Constellation | |
| Abbreviation | Lib |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Librae |
| Pronunciation | /ˈliːbrə/, genitive /ˈliːbriː/ |
| Symbolism | the balance |
| Right ascension | 15h |
| Declination | −15° |
| Quadrant | SQ3 |
| Area | 538 sq. deg. (29th) |
| Main stars | 4, 6 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 56 |
| Stars with planets | 4 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 2 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 5 |
| Brightest star | Beta Librae (β Lib) (2.61m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | May Librids |
| Bordering constellations | Serpens Caput Virgo Hydra Centaurus (corner) Lupus Scorpius Ophiuchus |
| Visible at latitudes between +65° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of June. | |
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