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Purpose

This template provides a standardized infobox for the 88 IAU recognized constellations; the modern constellations used in modern-day science.

Usage

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Asterism Info
Position (2000)
Right ascension
Declination{{{1}}}° – {{{1}}}°
Stars
exoplanetsX (Y with candidates)
Taxonomy

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Parameters

  • name(Mandatory) — The name of the constellation, as defined by the IAU
  • native(Mandatory) — The three letter IAU abbreviation for the constellation
  • translation(Mandatory) — The genetive form of the constellation's name used in the construction of star names in Bayer designations and Flamsteed designations
  • pronounce(Optional) — The pronunciation of the constellation's name, and the genitive form. Please use the IPA and optionally respelling.

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Name
Genitive

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  • symbolism(Optional) — the meaning of the constellation
ie. Draco, is "the dragon", so fill in as the dragon
  • RA and dec -- coordinates of the constellation
  • liststyle(Optional) — style for included lists; default is plain, hlist for horizontal and flatlist for bulleted.

Layout

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Asterism Info
Position (2000)
Right ascension
Declination{{{1}}}° – {{{1}}}°
Stars
exoplanetsX (Y with candidates)
Taxonomy

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