Taurus Poniatovii

Taurus Poniatovii

Taurus Poniatovii (Latin for "Poniatowski's bull") was a constellation created by Martin Poczobut in 1777 to honor Stanislaus Poniatowski, king of Poland. It was located in the north-eastern corner of Ophiuchus. It is no longer in use.

External links

* http://www.pa.msu.edu/people/horvatin/Astronomy_Facts/obsolete_pages/taurus_poniatovii.htm
* http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/poniatowski.htm


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