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Triangulum Australe

Triangulum Australe is one of the 88 recognized constellations. It is best seen in July between latitudes +25° and -90°.
 

 



Triangulum Australe

 
 
Fact Sheet

Genitive

  Trianguli Australis

Abbreviation

  TrA

Brightness

  10.91

Location

  16 h (Right Ascension)

  -65° (Declination)

Area

  110 square degrees

Number of Visible Stars

  12

Notable Stars

  Atria

Alpha Star

  Atria

Brightest Star

  ? TrA (39.5 ly)

Best Seen

  +25° and -90° (Best Latitudes)

  July (Best Month)

 
Description

Overview:
Triangulum Australe (pronouced try ang' yoo lum os trail') is the 83rd largest constellation in the night sky with an area of 110 square degrees. The name of Triangulum Australe means Southern Triangle.

Location:
Triangulum Australe is located at Right Ascension 16 h and Declination -65°. It is best seen between latitudes +25° and -90° in the July. Triangulum Australe is bordered by the following constellations: Apus, Ara, Circinus, Norma.

Stars:
Triangulum Australe contains within its borders about 12 visible stars. The principal star of Triangulum Australe is Atria. The brightest star is ? TrA (39.5 ly). Triangulum Australe also contains within its boundries the following noteworthy stars: Atria.

Brightness:
Triangulum Australe is the 77th brightest of the 88 constellations with a visual magnitude of 10.91.