1. Centaurus - Noun
2. Centaurus - Proper noun
a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
Source: WordNetChartrand, p. 172. It was not separated from Centaurus until Hipparchus of Bithynia named it Therion (meaning beast) in the 3rd century BC. Source: Internet
Ben Wheatley Television * "Thirteen to Centaurus" ( 1965 ) from the short story of the same name – dir. Source: Internet
It was code-named "Centaurus" during development. Source: Internet
Hydra the sea snake runs along the length of its northern border, while Pyxis the compass, Vela the sails, and Centaurus the centaur line it to the west, south and east respectively. Source: Internet
Characteristics Vela is bordered by Antlia and Pyxis to the north, Puppis to the northwest, Carina to the south and southwest, and Centaurus to the east. Source: Internet
History Crux was known to the Ancient Greeks due to the fact that it can be seen from southern Egypt; Ptolemy regarded it as part of the constellation Centaurus. Source: Internet