✨ Horologium
Hor · pendulum clock · Southern sky
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Horologium is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning pendulum clock; stars within it are named in the genitive form Horologii.
Facts about Horologium
| Constellation | Horologium |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Hor |
| Genitive (Latin) | Horologii |
| Meaning | pendulum clock |
| Brightest star | α Horologii (apparent magnitude 3.85) |
| Area | 249 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Horologium
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