Telescopium Constellation

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Telescopium Constellation

Telescopium (Latin: telescope) is a minor southern constellation identified and
named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, the 18th century French astronomer, a
student of the southern skies.
Since it was introduced in the 17th century, and, as a southern constellation, was not
visible to Mediterranean culture, there is no earlier mythology associated with it.

Lens : 75mm
Exposure Time : 3 minutes with filter
Camera : Canon 10D
Date : July 2007
Location : Wairarapa, New Zealand