Microscopium (constellation) facts for kids
| Constellation | |
List of stars in Microscopium
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| Abbreviation | Mic |
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| Genitive | Microscopii |
| Pronunciation | genitive |
| Symbolism | the Microscope |
| Right ascension | 21 |
| Declination | −36 |
| Quadrant | SQ4 |
| Area | 210 sq. deg. (66th) |
| Main stars | 5 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
13 |
| Stars with planets | 2 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
| Brightest star | γ Mic (4.67m) |
| Messier objects | none |
| Meteor showers | ????? ????? |
| Bordering constellations |
Capricornus Sagittarius Telescopium (corner) Indus Grus Piscis Austrinus |
| Visible at latitudes between +45° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |
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Microscopium is a constellation in the southern sky.
Images for kids
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Seen in the 1824 star chart set Urania's Mirror (in the lower left)
See also
In Spanish: Microscopium para niños
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