Grus - The CraneLearn about the constellation Grus - The Crane, location, facts, mythology, meteor showers and deep space objects.
Grus is a southern constellation. The constellation was one of twelve constellations created by Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman.
Location: Southern Constellation 22h RA -47° Dec
An alternative name for this constellation, Phoenicopterus (Latin for flamingo), was used briefly in England during the 17th century.
Grus Mythology
Until the 17th century, Grus was considered part of Piscis Austrinus. The Arabic names of many of its stars reflect this classification. Since it was created in the 17th century, there is no earlier mythology associated with it.
Grus Deep Space Objects
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| Ursa Minor |
| Northern Spring | |||||
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| Northern Summer | |||||
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| Libra | Lyra | Ophiuchus | Sagitta | Scutum | Serpens |
| Vulpecula |
| Northern Autumn | |||||
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| Triangulum |
| Northern Winter | |||||
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