✨ Libra
Lib · balance · Southern sky
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Libra is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning balance; stars within it are named in the genitive form Librae.
Facts about Libra
| Constellation | Libra |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Lib |
| Genitive (Latin) | Librae |
| Meaning | balance |
| Brightest star | Zubeneschemali (apparent magnitude 2.61) |
| Area | 538 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Libra
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