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Oct 5, 2012 · A Centaur was a creature from Greek mythology which was half-man and half-horse. The head, arms and torso of a centaur were human and joined at the waist to the body and legs of a horse. Centaurs represented barbarism and unbridled chaos and were frequently represented in Greek architectural sculpture and pottery decoration.
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The Southern constellation of Centaurus, the Centaur, is best viewed in Spring during the month of May. Centaurus is the 9th largest constellation. It's brightest star is Alpha Centauri at magnitude -0.27. The boundary of the Centaurus constellation contains 28 stars that host known exoplanets.
Centaurus / s ɛ n ˈ t ɔːr ə s,-ˈ t ɑːr-/ is a bright constellation in the southern sky. One of the largest constellations, Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations.
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In Greek mythology, Centaurus (Ancient Greek: Κένταυρος, romanized: Kentauros) is the brother of Lapithes and father of the race of mythological beasts known as the Centaurs or Ixionidae (Ιξιονίδαι, Ixionidai). The Centaurs are half-man, half horse; having the torso of a man extending where the neck of a horse should be.
The Centaurus is a mixed use real estate development in the city of Islamabad, Pakistan. The project includes a 36-floor hotel, three 23-floor residential and office towers, and a four-floor shopping mall.
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- Plot # 01, Jinnah Avenue, F-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Feb 10, 2017 · As one of the 48 constellation included in the Almagest, it is now one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the IAU. Located in the southern sky, this constellation is bordered by the ...
All Constellations » Centaurus (The Centaur) Constellation. Altitude: -71.1° Azimuth: 273.8° Direction: West. Centaurus (pronounced sɛnˈtɔːrəs) is the Latin name of a large constellation (in fact it extends itself for about 51 degrees across the sky) situated south of the celestial equator.
