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- proper noun astronomy : A former
constellation of thesouthern sky, said to represent themythical ship Argo . In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations:Carina (keel),Puppis (stern), andVela (sail).
Etymologies
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Examples
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The south polar star is a small one marked [symbol] in that part of the large constellation of Argo Navis which is termed Carnia.
To Mars via The Moon An Astronomical Story Mark Wicks
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Another remarkable star is Eta Argus, which is surrounded by the great nebula in the constellation Argo Navis.
The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' Thomas Nathaniel Orchard
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On to stately Argo Navis rearing diamond spars on high,
Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems Effie Afton 1858
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Curtis Brown Ltd., which represents Karen Armstrong and Jim Collins, is also close to signing an agreement to make Argo Navis available to their authors.
NYT > Home Page By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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In an effort to solve the problem of how to help readers discover e-books without print counterparts on tables in bookstores, Argo Navis will provide basic marketing services, like placing product pages on retailer Web sites.
NYT > Global Home By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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* The Perseus Books Group is starting Argo Navis for e-publishers, offering the authors an unusual 70 percent cut of the revenue.
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In an effort to solve the problem of how to help readers discover e-books without print counterparts on tables in bookstores, Argo Navis will provide basic marketing services, like placing product pages on retailer Web sites.
NYT > Home Page By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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He emphasized that while Argo Navis provided distribution and marketing services, the author remained the publisher.
NYT > Home Page By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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Curtis Brown Ltd., which represents Karen Armstrong and Jim Collins, is also close to signing an agreement to make Argo Navis available to their authors.
NYT > Global Home By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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He emphasized that while Argo Navis provided distribution and marketing services, the author remained the publisher.
NYT > Global Home By JULIE BOSMAN 2011
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