Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Telescopium |
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Abbreviation | Tel |
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Genitive | Telescopii |
Pronunciation | /ˌtɛlɨˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌtɛlɨˈskɒpi.aɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Telescope |
Right ascension | 19 h |
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) |
Nearest star | Gliese 754 (19.35 ly, 5.93 pc) |
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. |