What is Norma (constellation)?
{{Infobox Constellation| name = Norma | abbreviation = Nor | genitive = Normae | pronounce = {{IPA-en|ˈnɔrmə|}}, genitive {{IPA|/ˈnɔrmiː/}} | symbolism = the [[T-Square|Normal]] | RA = 16.05 | dec= −52.01 | family = [[La Caille Family|La Caille]] | quadrant = SQ3 | areatotal = 165 | arearank = 74th | numbermainstars = 2 | numberbfstars = 13 | numberstarsplanets = 4 | numberbrightstars = 0 | numbernearbystars = 0 | brighteststarname = [[Gamma2 Normae|γ<sup>2</sup> Nor]] | starmagnitude = 4.01 | neareststarname = [[HD 145417]] | stardistancely = 44.83 | stardistancepc = 13.75 | numbermessierobjects = 0 | meteorshowers = [[Gamma Normids]] | bordering = [[Scorpius (constellation)|Scorpius]]<br />[[Lupus (constellation)|Lupus]]<br />[[Circinus (constellation)|Circinus]]<br />[[Triangulum Australe (constellation)|Triangulum Australe]]<br />[[Ara (constellation)|Ara]] | latmax = [[30th parallel north|30]] | latmin = [[South Pole|90]] | month = July | notes=}} The constellation '''Norma''' is a small group of [[star]]s in the southern hemisphere between [[Scorpius (constellation)|Scorpius]] and [[Centaurus (constellation)|Centaurus]]. Its name is [[Latin]] for normal and can mean a [[right angle]]. The constellation may be pictured as a [[ruler]], a [[carpenter's square]], a [[set square]], or a [[spirit level|level]]. ==Notable features== ===Stars=== The [[Milky Way]] passes through Norma. ===Deep-sky objects=== Because it is on the Milky Way, this constellation contains many [[deep sky object]]s. [[Galaxy]] NGC 6087 is a highly visible one. [[Shapley 1]] is a [[planetary nebula]] about 1,000 [[lightyear]]s away from [[Earth]]. ==References== {{Reflist}} *{{cite book|author=Burnham, Robert Jr.|title=Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System, v.2|publisher=General Publishing Company, Ltd., Toronto|origyear=1966|year=1978|isbn=0-486-23568-8}} * Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion (2007). ''Stars and Planets Guide'', Collins, London. {{ISBN|978-0007251209}}. Princeton University P