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Circinus, the Drafting Compass

Circinus, the Drafting Compass is one of the 88 modern constellations. Its best evening season is around May. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 27°N. It is circumpolar (never sets) south of latitude 27°S.

Notable objects in this constellation

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