Telescopium

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Telescopium
Constellation
Telescopium
AbbreviationTel
GenitiveTelescopii
Pronunciation/ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpiəm/,
genitive /ˌtɛlɪˈskɒpi./
Symbolismthe Telescope
Right ascension19
Declination−50
QuadrantSQ4
Area252 sq. deg. (57th)
Main stars2
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
13
Stars with planets0
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)2
Brightest starα Tel (3.49m)
Messier objectsnone
Bordering
constellations
Ara
Corona Australis
Indus
Microscopium (corner)
Pavo
Sagittarius
Visible at latitudes between +40° and −90°.
Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August.

Telescopium is a constellation in the southern sky.