Argo Navis

the constellation outlined

Argo Navis is a constellation in the southern sky.^[1] In the past, it represented the ship of Jason and his argonauts who were in search of the Golden Fleece.^[1] Today, it is no longer seen as one constellation but is divided instead into three smaller ones. These are Puppis (the stern), Carina (the keel) and Vela (the sails).^[2] It is visible mainly in the southern hemisphere. If it were still recognized today it would be the biggest constellation in the sky.

Deep-sky objects

Carina nebula

Argo Navis Media

The constellation Argo Navis as shown by Johannes Hevelius

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Chris Sasaki, The Constellations: Stars and Stories (New York, Sterling Publishing Co., 2003), p. 96
↑ Timothy M. Kusky; Katherine E. Cullen, Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science (New York: Facts on File, 2010), p. 148

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[Sasaki96-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Chris Sasaki, The Constellations: Stars and Stories (New York, Sterling Publishing Co., 2003), p. 96

[2] Timothy M. Kusky; Katherine E. Cullen, Encyclopedia of Earth and Space Science (New York: Facts on File, 2010), p. 148

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