Corvus the Crow, with pointer stars toward Spica. Part of the shape resembles a kind of sail called a spanker, which gives the 4-star asterism the name "Spica's Spanker."
Lovely image, Eric. I saw this for the first time only a few days ago and was delighted to discover that this asterism was called Spica's Spanker as the resemblance to the sail is remarkable. Margarita
Lovely image, Eric. I saw this for the first time only a few days ago and was delighted to discover that this asterism was called Spica's Spanker as the resemblance to the sail is remarkable.
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