Telescopium
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere
Telescopium is a constellation in the southern sky.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Tel |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Telescopii |
| Pronunciation | /ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpi.aɪ/ |
| Symbolism | the Telescope |
| Right ascension | 19 |
| Declination | −50 |
| Quadrant | SQ4 |
| Area | 252 sq. deg. (57th) |
| Main stars | 2 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 13 |
| Stars with planets | 0 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
| Brightest star | α Tel (3.49m) |
| Messier objects | none |
| Bordering constellations | Ara Corona Australis Indus Microscopium (corner) Pavo Sagittarius |
| Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. | |
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