Machina Electrica Constellation [Bode]
The obsolete constellation Machina Electrica, The Electrical Machine, is a southern constellation bordering Cetus, Fornax, Phoenix and Sculptor. It was introduced by Johann Bode in 1800, and its stars now belong to Fornax and Sculptor. Machina Electrica spans 19 degrees of the zodiac in the Signs of Pisces and Aries.
Abbreviation: Mac
Genitive: Machinae Electricae [1]
Machina Electrica Constellation Stars
| 2000 | 2050 | Star | Name | Sp. Class | Mag. | Orb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09♈03 | 09♈46 | π Scl | K1 | 5.25 | 1°00′ | |
| 13♈56 | 14♈38 | ε Scl | F2 | 5.29 | 1°00′ | |
| 16♈21 | 17♈03 | ν For | B9 | 4.68 | 1°00′ | |
| 17♈40 | 18♈22 | μ For | A0 | 5.27 | 1°00′ |
Machina Electrica Astrology
Robson
MACHINA ELECTRICA. The Electrical Machine.
History. An obsolete constellation formed by Bode in 1800.
Influence. It is said to give a scientific spirit, a mind in advance of its time and peculiar or idealistic views. [2]
Machina Electrica Constellation [Urania’s Mirror]
Allen
Machina Electrica,
one of Bode’s constellations of 1800, lies south of the central portion of Cetus. It is now generally omitted from the maps and catalogues. [1]
References
- SkyEye: Machina Electrica
- Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.51.
- Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.289.