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Triangulum Minus

In this article, we will explore Triangulum Minus, a topic that has captured the interest and attention of many in recent times. With a wide range of implications and applications, Triangulum Minus is a topic that covers areas as diverse as science, technology, politics, culture and society in general. As we progress through the analysis of Triangulum Minus, we will delve into its meaning, impact and relevance in today's world, and examine the various perspectives that exist around this topic. From its origins to its contemporary evolution, Triangulum Minus continues to be the subject of debate and reflection, and this article seeks to shed light on its many facets and its importance in the current landscape.

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Triangula, the pair of triangles, can be seen in this plate from Urania's Mirror. Triangulum Minus is the one on the right, but the stars that define it are too faint to be included on this chart.

Triangulum Minus (Latin for the Smaller Triangle) was a constellation created by Johannes Hevelius. Its name is sometimes wrongly written as Triangulum Minor. It was formed from the southern parts of his Triangula (plural form of Triangulum), alongside Triangulum Majus, but is no longer in use. The triangle was defined by the fifth-magnitude stars ι Trianguli (6 Tri), 10 Trianguli, and 12 Trianguli.[1]

Also known as TZ Trianguli, ι (6) Trianguli is a multiple star system with a combined magnitude of 4.7, whose main component is a yellow giant of spectral type G5III.[1] It was named Triminus in 2025 by the IAU Working Group on Star Names, after the obsolete constellation.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Kaler, James B. (5 January 2006). "6 Trianguli". Stars. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  2. ^ "IAU Catalog of Star Names". Retrieved 26 August 2025.