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Norma (constellation)
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| Abbreviation | Nor |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Normae |
| Pronunciation | /ˈnɔrmə/, genitive /ˈnɔrmiː/ |
| 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. | |
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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