Microscopium: A minor constellation in the southern sky that represents a microscope, created by French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century.
Stars: The constellation contains several faint stars, some of which have planets, debris disks, or flares. The brightest star is Gamma Microscopii, a yellow giant that passed close to the Sun millions of years ago.
Galaxies and other objects: The constellation has a few galaxies, a void, and a supercluster, but none of them are easily visible to amateur observers. The Microscopids are a minor meteor shower that occurs in June and July.
History and mythology: The constellation was named after the scientific instrument of the microscope, symbolizing the Age of Enlightenment. It has no myths or legends associated with it.
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