Microscopium

Microscopium is a minor constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere.

Microscopium
Microscopium
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List of stars in Microscopium
Abbreviation: Mic
Genitive: Microscopii
Symbology:
Right ascension: 21h h
Declination: −36°°
Area: 210 sq. deg. (66th)
Main stars: 5
Bayer/Flamsteed stars: 13
Stars known to have planets: 2
Bright stars: 0
Nearby stars: 2
Brightest star: γ Mic (4.67m)
Nearest star: Lacaille 8760 ( ly)
Messier objects: 0
Meteor showers: Microscopids
Bordering constellations:
Visible at latitudes between +45° and −90°
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of September