// Constellation
Microscopium
“Microscope”
- Latin name
- Microscopium (Mic)
- Best visibility
- evenings in September
- Fully visible between
- 45° N – 90° S
- Naked-eye stars
- 23
Microscopium is highest in the evening sky (around 9 pm) in September. The whole constellation rises above the horizon between 45° N and 90° S. Its brightest star is γ Mic at magnitude 4.67 — about 229 light-years away.
The brightest stars
| Star | Designation | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | γ Mic | 4.67 | 229 ly |
| — | ε Mic | 4.71 | 182 ly |
| — | θ¹ Mic | 4.8 | 197 ly |
| — | α Mic | 4.89 | 378 ly |
| — | ι Mic | 5.11 | 116 ly |
| — | ν Mic | 5.12 | 234 ly |
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Star data: HYG database. Constellation borders: IAU.