microscopium
/ˌmaɪkrəˈskoʊpiəm/
noun
- A small, faint constellation in the southern sky, representing a microscope.
- Microscopium was named in the 18th century by the French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille.
- The astronomer pointed out the faint stars of Microscopium in the night sky.
- Microscopium is best seen from the Southern Hemisphere during the winter months.