Microscopium

Microscope constellation

Microscopium (Mic) covers 210 square degrees of sky, making it number 66 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Gamma Microscopii. It is highest in the evening sky around September.

Latin nameMicroscopium
AbbreviationMic
Area210 square degrees · No. 66 of 88 by size
Brightest starGamma Microscopii
Best evening viewsSeptember
MinneapolisOnly partly rises from Minneapolis

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