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Also known as Lib, Librae

Sternbild der Ekliptik

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Libra is a constellation of stars visible in the southern half of the night sky that has been recognized since ancient times. It matters to astronomers and stargazers because it serves as a reference point for locating other celestial objects and understanding the structure of the night sky.

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Instance of: zodiacal constellation
Part of: Southern Celestial Hemisphere
Named after: beam balance
Official name: Libra
Area: 538
Shares border with: Hydra
Image: LibraCC.jpg

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notation: ♎
Commons category: Libra (constellation)
topic's main category: Category:Libra (constellation)
Commons gallery: Libra
different from: Libra
short name: Lib
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4

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Die Waage (lateinisch Libra, astronomisches Zeichen ♎) ist ein Sternbild der Ekliptik.

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