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Microscopium, the Microscope

Microscopium, the Microscope is one of the 88 modern constellations. Its best evening season is around August. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 54°N. It is circumpolar (never sets) south of latitude 54°S.

Notable objects in this constellation

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