Microscopium
Constellation
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Microscopium is a minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, one of twelve created in the 18th century by French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille and one of several depicting scientific instruments. The name is a Latinised form... Wikipedia
Stars: Gamma Microscopii, Alpha Microscopii, Epsilon Microscopii, and more
Name: The Microscope
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 13
Bordering constellations: Capricornus; Sagittarius; Telescopium (corner); Indus; Grus; Piscis Austrinus
Declination: −36°
Messier objects: 0
Meteor showers: Microscopids