Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Microscopium |
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Abbreviation | Mic |
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Genitive | Microscopii |
Pronunciation | /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Microscope |
Right ascension | 21 h |
Declination | −36° |
Quadrant | SQ4 |
Area | 210 sq. deg. (66th) |
Main stars | 5 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
13 |
Stars with planets | 1 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | γ Mic (4.67m) |
Nearest star | Lacaille 8760 (12.87 ly, 3.95 pc) |
Messier objects | none |
Meteor showers | ????? ????? |
Bordering constellations |
Capricornus Sagittarius Telescopium (corner) Indus Grus Piscis Austrinus |
Visible at latitudes between +45° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September. |