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Musca

Musca

1 9.9
A small constellation in the southern sky near the Southern Cross
  • proper noun
translation icon : Musca
  • You can observe the stars of Musca during clear nights in the southern hemisphere.
  • Musca domestica

Examples

  • Many astronomers study Musca due to its unique position among other prominent constellations.

  • The rejected four were Cerberus, Mons Maenalus, Musca, and Triangulum Minor.

    Academic text (1990)

  • For example, as suburban sprawl encroaches on farmland, people have more contact with both stable flies and house flies (Musca domestica), creating conflict with livestock producers.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The constellation Musca is located near the Southern Cross in the southern sky.

Compounds

Musca domestica
  • Specialized
6.2

A common housefly that lives near people and can spread disease

musca volitans
  • Specialized
9.9

Small moving spots you see in front of your eyes

Surface Forms

Musca main

Etymology

Musca comes from the Latin word musca, which means 'fly', and early mapmakers used that name for a small southern constellation near the Southern Cross. So imagine a little fly in the southern sky to remember this constellation.