Piscis Austrinus

noun

Pi·​scis Au·​stri·​nus ˈpī-səs-ȯ-ˈstrī-nəs How to pronounce Piscis Austrinus (audio)
astronomy
: a southern constellation that is visible south of the constellation Aquarius and that is represented by the figure of a fish
Start by aiming your finder scope toward the 3rd-magnitude star Delta Aquarii. Extend a line south to Fomalhaut, the 1st-magnitude star in the constellation Piscis AustrinusDavid Higgins, Astronomy, October 1991

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Piscis Austrinus was in 1639

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“Piscis Austrinus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Piscis%20Austrinus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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