✨ Columba
Col · dove · Southern sky
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Columba is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning dove; stars within it are named in the genitive form Columbae.
Facts about Columba
| Constellation | Columba |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Col |
| Genitive (Latin) | Columbae |
| Meaning | dove |
| Brightest star | Phact (apparent magnitude 2.65) |
| Area | 270 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Columba
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