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Microscopium

Microscopium

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A faint constellation in the southern sky near Sagittarius and Capricornus
  • proper noun
  • /ˌmaɪkrəˈskoʊpiəm/
: Microscopium
  • Astronomers often refer to Microscopium when discussing faint constellations and their positions.

Examples

  • During late summer evenings, Microscopium becomes visible, standing out among other southern constellations.

  • Lacaille commemorated instruments of science and art (such as Microscopium), with the exception of Mensa.

    Academic text (1990)

  • At night, you can find Microscopium near the bright constellation Sagittarius in the southern sky.

Surface Forms

Microscopium main

Etymology

Microscopium is the name of a faint constellation and comes from the same parts as the word microscope: micro- meaning 'small' and scope meaning 'to look'. So it was named after the microscope, which makes sense because its stars are small and hard to see.