Microscopium

Microscopium is a minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere.

Microscopium
Constellation
List of stars in Microscopium
AbbreviationMic
GenitiveMicroscopii
Pronunciation/ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiəm/, genitive /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpiaɪ/
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.
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