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Malus ( Latin for mast) was a subdivision of the ancient constellation Argo Navis proposed in 1844 by the English astronomer John Herschel. It would have replaced Pyxis, the compass, which was introduced in the 1750s by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. Herschel's suggestion was not widely adopted and Malus is not now recognized by astronomers.
Constellation of
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Stars of constellations, comprising former
Argo Navis
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Note:
Pyxis constellation is considered as a part of
Argo ship, but may not considered as a part of
Argo Navis former constellation. |