Question 1457Navigation General
70% to passMiaplacidus is found in what constellation?
A
Carina
B
Puppis
C
Hydrus
D
Centaurus
AI Explanation
A) Carina is the correct answer. Miaplacidus is the second-brightest star in the constellation Carina, the Keel. Carina is a southern constellation visible from latitudes south of 25°N. As the name suggests, Miaplacidus is located within the boundaries of the Carina constellation. The other answer choices are incorrect as they refer to different constellations - Puppis, Hydrus, and Centaurus - in which Miaplacidus is not found.
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