Musca (Latin for 'the fly') is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It was one of 12 constellations created by Petrus Plancius from the observations of Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman , and it first appeared on a celestial globe 35 cm (14 in) in diameter published in 1597 (or 1598) in Amsterdam by Plancius and ...

The housefly (Musca domestica) is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. It possibly originated in the Middle East, and spread around the world as a commensal of humans. Adults are gray to black, with four dark, longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies, and a single pair of membranous wings.

Musca is a small constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. It represents the fly. The constellation is home to the Spiral Planetary Nebula (NGC 5189), the Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18), and the Dark Doodad Nebula.

The Southern constellation of Musca, the Fly, is best viewed in Spring during the month of May. Musca is the 77th largest constellation. It's brightest star is Alpha Muscae at magnitude 2.69. The boundary of the Musca constellation contains 4 stars that host known exoplanets.

Musca is a genus of flies. It includes Musca domestica (the housefly), as well as Musca autumnalis (the face fly or autumn housefly). It is part of the family Muscidae.

Musca, the southern fly Constellation, is regarded as a fairly small and faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere. It is listed as the 77th largest Constellation as it fills around 0.3% of the night sky.

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Musca, the Fly - a southern constellation best viewed in May.This video tours the following spectacular nebulae and star clusters:Spiral Planetary NebulaDark...

Musca (Latin for 'the fly') is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It was one of 12 constellations created by Petrus Plancius from the observations of Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman, and it first appeared on a celestial globe 35 cm (14 in) in diameter published in 1597 (or 1598) in Amsterdam by Plancius and Jodocus ...

Oct 19, 2024 · Musca, a small constellation in the southern sky, hosts several fascinating deep sky objects. This area of the sky includes notable globular clusters and intriguing nebulae that offer rich observation opportunities for star gazers.