Carina, the keel:
Carina is one part of the constellation formerly known as Argo
Navis (along with Vela and Puppis). Argo Navis was the ship used
by Jason and the Argonauts as they sought to recover the Golden
Fleece. Carina represents the keel of the ship. The constellation
is difficult to see from most of the United States. Only those living
south of 38 degrees latitude will be able to spot the brightest
star of the constellation, Canopus.
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