Microscopium
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
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Microscopium is a minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Mic |
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| Genitive | Microscopii |
| Pronunciation | /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiaɪ/ |
| Symbolism | the Microscope |
| Right ascension | 21h |
| 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 | 0 |
| Meteor showers | Microscopids |
| Bordering constellations | |
| Visible at latitudes between +45° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. | |
