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Libra, the Scales

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Libra is one of the twelve zodiac constellations, meaning “the weighing scales” in Latin. Being the only zodiac constellation representing an object, Libra is depicted as the scales held by the Greek goddess of justice.

As one of the smallest zodiac constellations, Libra has an area of only 538 square degrees and holds only four officially named stars, their names being: Brachium, Zubenelgenubi, Zubenelhakrabi, and Zubeneschamali.

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NAME: The Twins

AREA (in square degrees): 538.052

QUADRANT: SQ3

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 65°N – 90°S