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Microscopium

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Microscopium is a minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere.

Microscopium
Constellation
Microscopium
AbbreviationMic
GenitiveMicroscopii
Pronunciation/ˌmkrəˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌmkrəˈskɒpi/
Symbolismthe Microscope
Right ascension 21h
Declination−36°
QuadrantSQ4
Area210 sq. deg. (66th)
Main stars5
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
13
Stars with planets2
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)2
Brightest starγ Mic (4.67m)
Messier objects0
Meteor showersMicroscopids
Bordering
constellations
Visible at latitudes between 45° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September.