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'''Tucana''' is a constellation in the southern sky which was introduced by [[Johann Bayer]] in 1603. It is surrounded by [[Phoenix]], [[Grus]], [[Indus]], [[Octans]], [[Hydrus]] and [[ | '''Tucana''' is a [[constellation]] in the southern sky which was introduced by [[Johann Bayer]] in 1603. It is surrounded by [[Phoenix (constellation)|Phoenix]], [[Grus]], [[Indus]], [[Octans]], [[Hydrus]] and [[Eridanus]]. | ||
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===History and mythology=== | ===History and mythology=== | ||
An inconspicious constellation, this exotic bird with its huge beak was suggested by P.D. [[Keyser]]. [[Bayer]] put it into his atlas [[Uranometria]] in 1603. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:00, 31 October 2024
Tucana is a constellation in the southern sky which was introduced by Johann Bayer in 1603. It is surrounded by Phoenix, Grus, Indus, Octans, Hydrus and Eridanus.
| Tucana | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Tucana |
| Latin genitive | Tucanae |
| International abbreviation | Tuc |
| Number of stars | 81 |
| Symbology | Toucan |
Remarkable objects
History and mythology
An inconspicious constellation, this exotic bird with its huge beak was suggested by P.D. Keyser. Bayer put it into his atlas Uranometria in 1603.
References
| 88 Official Constellations by IAU |
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Andromeda • Antlia • Apus • Aquarius • Aquila • Ara • Aries • Auriga • Boötes • Caelum • Camelopardalis • Cancer • Canes Venatici • Canis Major • Canis Minor • Capricornus • Carina • Cassiopeia • Centaurus • Cepheus • Cetus • Chamaeleon • Circinus • Columba • Coma Berenices • Corona Australis • Corona Borealis • Corvus • Crater • Crux • Cygnus • Delphinus • Dorado • Draco • Equuleus • Eridanus • Fornax • Gemini • Grus • Hercules • Horologium • Hydra • Hydrus • Indus • Lacerta • Leo • Leo Minor • Lepus • Libra • Lupus • Lynx • Lyra • Mensa • Microscopium • Monoceros • Musca • Norma • Octans • Ophiuchus • Orion • Pavo • Pegasus • Perseus • Phoenix • Pictor • Pisces • Piscis Austrinus • Puppis • Pyxis • Reticulum • Sagitta • Sagittarius • Scorpius • Sculptor • Scutum • Serpens • Sextans • Taurus • Telescopium • Triangulum • Triangulum Australe • Tucana • Ursa Major • Ursa Minor • Vela • Virgo • Volans • Vulpecula |