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Circinus
Circinus is a small constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere whose name is Latin for a drawing compass, the drafting instrument used to draw circles. French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille introduced it in the mid-18th century while mapping the southern sky, and the International Astronomical Union recognizes it as one of the modern constellations. Its stars are relatively faint, so...
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Crux
The compact cross-shaped star pattern of Crux gives the southern constellation its familiar name, the Southern Cross. It is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union and is the smallest by area. Despite its limited extent, its bright main stars make it a conspicuous feature of southern skies. The pattern also appears on national flags, including those of Austr...
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