A centaur is a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the legs of a horse. The Centaurus constellation is often associated with Chiron, a wise, kind and clever mentor who trained some of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology in archery, hunting, physical fitness, healing arts and music.
One day, Chiron was accidentally shot with a poison arrow by Hercules, who he had been training, resulting in his death.
To honour all that he had done, the gods placed him in the sky as a beautiful constellation.
Centaurus is best seen between late March and June in the southern hemisphere and the south of the northern hemisphere. It is the ninth-largest constellation and home to many bright stars like the Pointers, who are famously known for showing the way to the south celestial pole.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Centaurus is closely associated with mentorship, he would make the perfect gift for a teacher or professor.
A centaur is a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the legs of a horse. The Centaurus constellation is often associated with Chiron, a wise, kind and clever mentor who trained some of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology in archery, hunting, physical fitness, healing arts and music.
One day, Chiron was accidentally shot with a poison arrow by Hercules, who he had been training, resulting in his death.
To honour all that he had done, the gods placed him in the sky as a beautiful constellation.
Centaurus is best seen between late March and June in the southern hemisphere and the south of the northern hemisphere. It is the ninth-largest constellation and home to many bright stars like the Pointers, who are famously known for showing the way to the south celestial pole.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Centaurus is closely associated with mentorship, he would make the perfect gift for a teacher or professor.
