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Look for Corvus, the Crow and Crater, the Cup in the southern sky at about 10 p.m. in late April, not far from the bright star Spica and Saturn.

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Jimmy Westlake: The Crow and the Cup

Winging his way across our springtime sky is a delightful little constellation named Corvus the Crow. In most constellations, the designation Alpha is bestowed upon the brightest star, but Corvus is a notable exception.

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