Corona Australis is an inconspicuous constellation south of the prominent constellation Sagittarius. It consists of an arc of stars, the brightest of which are only 4th magnitude.
From Central Europe, only its northernmost stars can be seen deep in the summer sky.
| Corona Australis | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Corona Australis |
| Latin genitive | Coronae Australis |
| Abbreviation | CrA |
| Brightest star | Meridiana (α Coronae Australis) |
| Fully visible | 44° N to 90° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | July – August (partially) |
