Circinus
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| Name | Compass |
|---|---|
| Brightest star | α Cir |
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɜːrsɪnəs/ Círcinus, genitive /ˈsɜːrsɪnaɪ/ |
| Genitive | Circini |
| Quadrant | SQ3 |
| Stars | Circinus X-1 |
| Alpha Circini | |
| Gamma Circini | |
| Beta Circini | |
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| ID | 2357909 |
About Circinus
Circinus is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky, first defined in 1756 by the French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille. Its name is Latin for compass, referring to the drafting tool used for drawing circles. Its brightest star is Alpha Circini, with an apparent magnitude of 3. 19.
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