Telescopium


The constellation Telescopium is a small, inconspicuous constellation south of Sagittarius and Corona Australis. Only one of its stars, α Telescopii, is brighter than 4th magnitude. The constellation is not observable from Central Europe.

Telescopium
Latin name Telescopium
Latin genitive Telescopii
Abbreviation Tel
Brightest star α Telescopii
Fully visible 33° N to 90° S
Observation time for Central Europe not observable
The constellation Telescopium. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope