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Polaris
(Encyclopedia) PolarisPolarispōlârˈĭs [key] or North Star, star nearest the north celestial pole (see equatorial coordinate system). It is in the constellation Ursa Minor (see Ursa Major and Ursa…North American Nebula
(Encyclopedia) North American Nebula, bright diffuse nebula in the northern constellation Cygnus about 1000 light-years away; cataloged as NGC 7000. It has a configuration resembling parts of Canada…Pisces
(Encyclopedia) PiscesPiscespīˈsēz [key] [Lat.,=the fishes], constellation lying directly S of Andromeda and on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Aries and Aquarius;…Deneb
(Encyclopedia) DenebDenebdĕnˈĕb [key], brightest star in the constellation Cygnus; Bayer designation Alpha Cygni; 1992 position R.A. 20h41.2m, Dec. +45°15′. It is a white supergiant of spectral class…Ram, The
(Encyclopedia) Ram, The, English name for Aries, a constellation.Scorpion, The
(Encyclopedia) Scorpion, The, English name for Scorpius, a constellation.Archer, The
(Encyclopedia) Archer, The, English name for Sagittarius, a constellation.Goat, The
(Encyclopedia) Goat, The, English name for Capricornus, a constellation.Hyades, in Greek mythology
(Encyclopedia) Hyades, in Greek mythology, nymphs; daughters of Atlas and Aethra. They cared for both Zeus and Dionysus as infants. In recognition of these services, they were placed among the stars…Lion, The
(Encyclopedia) Lion, The, English name for Leo, a constellation.Trending
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