Norma (constellation) facts for kids
| Constellation | |
List of stars in Norma
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| Abbreviation | Nor |
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| Genitive | Normae |
| Pronunciation | genitive |
| Symbolism | the Normal |
| Right ascension | 16.05 |
| Declination | −52.01 |
| Quadrant | SQ3 |
| Area | 165 sq. deg. (74th) |
| Main stars | 2 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
13 |
| Stars with planets | 4 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 0 |
| Brightest star | γ2 Nor (4.01m) |
| Messier objects | 0 |
| Meteor showers | Gamma Normids |
| Bordering constellations |
Scorpius Lupus Circinus Triangulum Australe Ara |
| Visible at latitudes between +30° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of July. |
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Galaxies of the Norma Cluster (yellow) in a 0.5° x 0.5° field
The constellation Norma is a small group of stars in the southern hemisphere between Scorpius and Centaurus. Its name is Latin for normal and can mean a right angle. The constellation may be pictured as a ruler, a carpenter's square, a set square, or a level.
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Notable features
Stars
The Milky Way passes through Norma.
Deep-sky objects
Because it is on the Milky Way, this constellation contains many deep sky objects. Galaxy NGC 6087 is a highly visible one.
Shapley 1 is a planetary nebula about 1,000 lightyears away from Earth.
See also
In Spanish: Norma (constelación) para niños
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