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Triangulum Australe (Southern Triangle)

Month Best Visible

July

Hemisphere Visible

Southern


Its name derives from its three brightest stars, of second and third magnitude, which form an approximately equilateral triangle.

Triangulum Australe's name is Latin for 'the southern triangle', which distinguishes it from Triangulum in the northern sky.


Neighbouring Constellations

Apus (Bird of Paradise)

Ara (Alter)

Picture of Triangulum Australe