Telescopium constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Telescopium (Tel) is a southern constellation covering 252 square degrees, number 57 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is α Tel, a blue-white subgiant, magnitude 3.5. It is best seen in the evening in August. It never rises over London — it is visible south of 32° north. Its neighbours in the sky: Ara, Corona Australis, Indus, Pavo, Sagittarius.
Area: 252 square degrees, 57 of 88 · Neighbours: Ara, Corona Australis, Indus, Pavo, Sagittarius · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Telescopium
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Where it is visible
The constellation rises above the horizon south of 32° north and is well seen from the southern hemisphere.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Ara, Corona Australis, Indus, Pavo.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: α Tel (3.5ᵐ), ζ Tel (4.1ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | never rises |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| α Tel | blue-white subgiant | 3.5ᵐ |
| ζ Tel | yellow giant | 4.1ᵐ |
Telescopium FAQ
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Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0