The star AU Mic in the constellation of Microscopium
This chart shows the location of the nearby star AU Microscopii in the faint southern constellation of Microscopium (The Microscope). Most of the stars visible to the naked eye on a clear dark night are shown. AU Mic is too faint to be seen without a small telescope, but its position is marked with a red circle.
Credit:ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope
About the Image
Id: | eso1538b |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | 7 October 2015, 19:00 |
Related releases: | eso1538 |
Size: | 3338 x 3335 px |
About the Object
Name: | Au Mic, Au Microscopii |
Type: | Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation |
Category: | Illustrations |