✨ Grus
Gru · crane (bird) · Southern sky
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Grus is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning crane (bird); stars within it are named in the genitive form Gruis.
Facts about Grus
| Constellation | Grus |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Gru |
| Genitive (Latin) | Gruis |
| Meaning | crane (bird) |
| Brightest star | Alnair (apparent magnitude 1.74) |
| Area | 366 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Grus
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