- Triangulum Australe
Infobox Constellation
abbreviation = TrA
name = Triangulum Australe
genitive = Trianguli Australis
symbology = theSouth ernTriangle
RA = 16
dec= −65
areatotal = 110
arearank = 83rd
numbermainstars = 3
numberbfstars = 10
numberstarsplanets = 0
numberbrightstars = 3
numbernearbystars = 2
brighteststarname = α TrA (Atria)
starmagnitude = 1.91
neareststarname = ζ TrA
stardistance = 39.5
numbermessierobjects = None
meteorshowers = None
bordering = Norma
AraCircinus Apus
latmax = 25
latmin = 90
month = July
notes=Triangulum Australe (pronEng|traɪˈæŋɡj
ʊləm ɒsˈtreɪliː, _la. 'South Triangle ') is a small southernconstellation whose three brighteststar s, of second and third magnitude, form an approximately equilateraltriangle . This constellation was introduced byJohann Bayer in 1603.Since it was introduced in the 17th century, there is no earlier mythology associated with it.
Notable features
NGC 6025 is anopen cluster with about 30 stars ranging from 7th to 9th magnitude.ee also
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Triangulum References
* Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). "Stars and Planets Guide", Collins, London. ISBN 978-0007251209. Princeton University Press, Princeton. ISBN 978-0691135564.
External links
* [http://www.allthesky.com/constellations/norma/ The Deep Photographic Guide to the Constellations: Triangulum Australe]
* [http://www.starrynightphotos.com/constellations/triang_austral.htm Starry Night Photography: Triangulum Australe]
* [http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/triangulumaustrale.htm Star Tales – Triangulum Australe]
* [http://triangulumaustrale.com/ Triangulum Australe]
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