Horologium

Horologium

Abbreviation:
Hor
Genitive:
Horologii
Translation:
The Clock
Right Ascention:
3h 0m
Declination:
-60°

It was originally named Horologium Oscillitorium to honor Christian Huygens, the inventor of the pendulum clock in 1656-57. Like many of de Lacaille's other cumbersome constellation names, Horologium Oscillitorium was shortened in modern times. Huygens is also famous for discovering Saturn's rings.

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