Microscopium

American

[mahy-kruh-skoh-pee-uhm] / ˌmaɪ krəˈskoʊ pi əm /

noun

Astronomy.

the Microscope, a small southern constellation south of Capricorn.

Microscopium British

/ ˌmaɪkrəˈskəʊpɪəm /

noun

a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Sagittarius and Capricornus

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Etymology

Origin of Microscopium

From New Latin

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Microscopii

A new study, published in the scientific journal Nature, details the discovery of AU Mic b, which is part of the AU Microscopii star system.

From Fox News ● Jun. 25, 2020

Another newfound planet orbits a star known as AU Microscopii, about 10 parsecs from Earth.

From Nature ● Jan. 6, 2020

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