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Tucana

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Tu·ca·na  (t-kn, -kä-, ty-)
n.
A constellation in the polar region of the Southern Hemisphere near Indus and Hydrus, containing the smaller Magellanic Clouds.
[Tupi tucana, toucan.]
Tucana [tuːˈkɑːnə]
n Latin genitive Tucanae [tuːˈkɑːniː]
(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) a faint extensive constellation in the S hemisphere close to Hydrus and Eridanus, containing most of the Small Magellanic Cloud
[probably from Tupi: toucan]
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Noun1.Tucana - a large faint constellation in the southern hemisphere containing most of the Small Magellanic CloudTucana - a large faint constellation in the southern hemisphere containing most of the Small Magellanic Cloud
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Of these 47 Tucana with a declination of -72[degrees] is never visible from Europe, but Omega Centauri at -47[degrees] (RA 13h 26.
Two great globular clusters--north versus south by Moore, Stewart L. / Journal of the British Astronomical Association
On this occasion, Italian Oaks winner Guadalupe will be accompanied by a pacemaker in the form of Tucana.
British duo tackle Diane heroine Bright Sky in hot renewal of Prix ... by The Racing Post (London, England)
The colorful spiral and elliptical galaxies pictured here are only a few of those captured during the 10 days in October that the orbiter peered at a pinpoint of space in the southern constellation Tucana.
Hubble's deep southern stare by Simpson, S. / Science News
 
 
 
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