Crater, The Goblet, is an ancient constellation associated with Corvus, The Crow, to the east.

While Crater's binaries and variables and deep sky objects are all too too faint for binoculars or small telescopes, just finding this historic constellation is an accomplishment for those who wish to become acquainted with as many constellations as possible.

Crater lies just south of Leo. However unless you have extremely dark skies suitable for naked-eye exploration, I believe it's easier to find Crater's stars via Hydra.

Prerequisite: Hydra.

Click on alpha Crt.