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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
{{Infobox constellation | name = | abbreviation = | genitive = | pronounce = | symbolism = | RA = {{RA}} | dec = {{DEC}} | quadrant = | areatotal = | arearank = | numbermainstars = <!-- A count of the Bayer or Flamsteed designated stars that are connected by line segments on the IAU's constellation map --> | numberbfstars = | numberstarsplanets = | numberbrightstars = | numbernearbystars = | brighteststarname = | starmagnitude = | neareststarname = | stardistance = | numbermessierobjects = | meteorshowers = | bordering = | latmax = | latmin = | month = | notes = }}
Parameters
- name – (Mandatory) — The name of the constellation, as defined by the IAU
- abbreviation – (Mandatory) — The three letter IAU abbreviation for the constellation
- genitive – (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 pronounciation of the constellation's name, and the genitive form. Please use IPA, SAMPA and re-spell
|pronounce= ;Name * IPA: IPA-code * SAMPA: SAMPA-code * Respell: respell ;Genitive * IPA: IPA-code * SAMPA: SAMPA-code * Respell: respell
- 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
- RA – (Mandatory) — the right ascension of the centre of the constellation
- dec – (Mandatory) — the declination of the centre of the constellation