Libra (constellation) - Visualizations

Visualizations

Traditionally, α and β Librae are considered to represent the scales' balance beam, and γ and σ are the weighing pans.

H.A. Rey has suggested a way to connect the stars more fully to graphically show a balance. Beta Librae represents the top of the balance, Gamma Librae and Alpha Librae represent the balance beam. Upsilon Librae and Tau Librae represent the left plate of the balance, while Sigma Librae represents the right plate. All these stars are of the third magnitude.