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Eta Microscopii

Index Eta Microscopii

η Microscopii, Latinised as Eta Microscopii, is a solitary, orange-hued star in the constellation Microscopium. [1]

8 relations: Apparent magnitude, Constellation, Epoch (astronomy), International Celestial Reference System, Luminosity, Microscopium, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Star.

Apparent magnitude

The apparent magnitude of a celestial object is a number that is a measure of its brightness as seen by an observer on Earth.

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Constellation

A constellation is a group of stars that are considered to form imaginary outlines or meaningful patterns on the celestial sphere, typically representing animals, mythological people or gods, mythological creatures, or manufactured devices.

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Epoch (astronomy)

In astronomy, an epoch is a moment in time used as a reference point for some time-varying astronomical quantity, such as the celestial coordinates or elliptical orbital elements of a celestial body, because these are subject to perturbations and vary with time.

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International Celestial Reference System

The International Celestial Reference System (ICRS) is the current standard celestial reference system adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

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Luminosity

In astronomy, luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted per unit of time by a star, galaxy, or other astronomical object.

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Microscopium

Microscopium is a minor constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere, one of twelve created in the 18th century by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille and one of several depicting scientific instruments.

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Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research in astronomy and astrophysics.

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Star

A star is type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eta_Microscopii

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