Carina (The Keel)

Southern constellation carrying Canopus, the keel of the great ship Argo.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Canopus is the second-brightest star in the night sky.
• The Eta Carinae Nebula is one of the largest star-forming regions visible, containing a hypergiant famous for its 19th-century outburst.
• Carina was split off from the ancient ship Argo Navis when Lacaille divided it into parts in 1752.

Specifications & Metrics

• BRIGHTEST STAR: Canopus (α Car)
• HEMISPHERE: Southern
• BEST VIEWED: March