One of my favorite constellations, little squarish Corvus the
Crow, can be found in the south after sunset at this time of
year. It’s not far from the bright star Spica – and, in 2013,
the golden planet Saturn. Learn more about how to find Spica and
Saturn here. Once you find Spica and Saturn in sring 2013,
you’ll recognize the constellation Corvus. It’s always near the
star Spica on the sky’s dome. It’s recognizable for its compact,
boxy shape. Corvus is an easy constellation to pick out in the
sky. In Greek mythology, Corvus was seen as the cupbearer to
Apollo, god of the sun. In ancient Israel, Corvus wasn’t a crow.
Instead, it was seen as a raven. In China, this grouping of
stars had more distinction as an Imperial Chariot, riding on the
wind. Corvus is a friendly sight in the heavens. Along with all
the stars, Corvus’s stars will be found a bit farther west at
nightfall in the coming weeks and months as Earth moves around
the sun. Check it out now and watch for it in the next few
months. The bright star