Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. astronomy A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, called the “bear-guard” or the “herdsman”. It includes the third brightest star in the night sky Arcturus.
Etymologies
- From Latin Bootes, the constellation, from Ancient Greek Βοώτης (Wiktionary)
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Constellations
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognizes 88 official constellations.
Orion, Taurus, Andromeda, Aquila, Lyra, Boötes, Cygnus, Canis Major, Cassiopeia, Auriga, Lupus, Pyxis and 76 more...
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