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

Example Sentences

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Indus.—This constellation lies north of Octans, and south of Sagittarius, Microscopium, and Grus.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard

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