✨ Telescopium
Tel · telescope · Southern sky
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Telescopium is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning telescope; stars within it are named in the genitive form Telescopii.
Facts about Telescopium
| Constellation | Telescopium |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Tel |
| Genitive (Latin) | Telescopii |
| Meaning | telescope |
| Brightest star | α Telescopii (apparent magnitude 3.51) |
| Area | 252 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Telescopium
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