Circinus

Cir
Rang: #85
93 kw.gr.

Circinus is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky, first defined in 1756 by the French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille. Its name is Latin for compass, referring to the drafting tool used for drawing circles (it should not be confused with Pyxis, a constellation that represents a mariner's compass which points north). Its brightest star is Alpha Circini, with an apparent magnitude of 3.19.

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Circinus

Genitief Circini
Symboliek The Circinus
Rechte klimming 15h 00m 00s
Declinatie -60° 00' 00"
Oppervlakte
Oppervlakterang 85
Helderste ster
Best zichtbaar om 21:00 Variable

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31
Helderste sterren
4
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Aanduiding Naam Schijnbare helderheid Rechte klimming Declinatie Spectraaltype