MICROSCOPIUM

'Microscopium' (IPA: , ) is a small southern constellation introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. Its stars are very faint.

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History

See also

Reference

External links

History

Since Microscopium was introduced in the 17th century, and lies in the southern hemisphere, it was not known to classical or early (Northern) cultures, and so they produced no mythology concerning it.

See also

★ Telescopium

Reference

★ Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). ''Collins Stars and Planets Guide'', HarperCollins, London. ISBN 978-0007251209.

External links

★ Star Tales – Microscopium