Triangulum
Quick Facts| Name: | Triangulum
try-ANGH-gu-lum | | Meaning: | Triangle | | Abbreviation: | Tri | | Genitive: | Triangulii | | Visible in Latitudes: | 90° thru -50° | | Viewing Season: | Fall | | Best Seen In: | December, 9:00 pm | | Transit Date: | October 20 | | Right Ascension: | 2.11 hours | | Declination: | 32.0 degrees | | Area: | 131.847 sq. degrees |
Star Diagram
About TriangulumTriangulum is one of the original 48 constellations frist drawn by Ptolemy. According to legend, the inhabitants of Sicily begged Jove to place their island into the heavens. Modern day interpretations associate the constellation with the famous Palermo Observatory.
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| Metallah | Alpha Tri |
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