Talk:Grus (constellation)

Ancient Egyptian influence
I still think the wording "The inspiration for this constellation was drawn from Ancient Egypt, where the crane symbolized a stargazer because of its high flight" is tosh. What is the source? The references given all seem to repeat each other. Given that they credit Bayer as the originator rather than Keyser and de Houtman suggests that the scholarship leaves something to be desired. Keyser and de Houtman based their constellations on exotic animals they had seen on their travels. I may do them a disservice, but I doubt they knew anything about ancient Egypt. Skeptic2 (talk) 23:18, 31 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Agreed (five years late...) Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 08:56, 19 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Thank you. Incidentally, I note that some editors are placing rather too much trust in the works of sources such as R.H. Allen and J. Staal, who are not always reliable. This needs watching.Skeptic2 (talk) 11:23, 19 November 2013 (UTC)
 * I think you are correct and we need to be careful about them. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 13:33, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Sources to check and add
cool stars to check out to see if unusual enough to add.....Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 13:33, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

RZ Gruis

RS Gruis

BC Gruis and also

U Gruis

W Gruis

CE Gruis AKA Grus V1

Where the constellation is visible, or not
I removed some material stating the constellation is not visible from the British Isles or northern North America, but it is visible from Florida and California. It's been put back, due possibly to some problem with referencing. My question is, what is the relevance of this constellation not being visible from certain locations, or being visible from certain very specific locations? I would suggest none. We don't say that Ursa Major is not visible from New Zealand, why should we? Similarly, we should avoid this US/UK centric stuff and remove the text - I would respectfully suggest. MidnightBlue  (Talk)  14:37, 21 February 2015 (UTC)
 * The language spoken on en.wp is English, hence visibility or otherwise from an English speaking country is more significant. Also, locales are more accessible than latitudes for lay readers. Florida is obviously at the bottom of the US and it is by its latitude that it highlights to the lay reader where the constellation can be seen. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 21:13, 21 February 2015 (UTC)
 * And it can bee seen from the whole southern hemisphere so no need to say anything. When I write about a northern constellation there will be similar material on how far south it can be seen (if I can find it). Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 21:14, 21 February 2015 (UTC)