Grus is a constellation of the southern sky. Only a very small part of Central Europe can be seen in late autumn.
Two of its stars, α and β Gruis, are strikingly bright and show a clear color contrast. α Gruis glows bluish white, while β Gruis glows orange.
| Grus | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Grus |
| Latin genitive | Gruis |
| Abbreviation | Gru |
| Brightest star | Alnair (α Gruis) |
| Fully visible | 35° N to 90° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | October – November (small part) |
