Definitions
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- proper n. : A binary star in the constellation Libra; alpha (α) Librae.
Etymologies
Examples
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It's humorous, as noted by fun sounding words like Zubenelgenubi.
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You can see Zubenelgenubi with your unaided eye (it is about as bright as stars in the Big Dipper); binoculars pointed at the binary star reveal Comet Lulin in beautiful proximity. [sky map]
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Zubenelgenubi is not only fun to say (zuBEN-el-JA-newbee), but also a handy guide.
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Feb. 6th: Comet Lulin glides by Zubenelgenubi, a double star at the fulcrum of Libra's scales.
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Remember as each successive day passes to start at Zubenelgenubi (it's about a hand span east-southeast of Spica) and move the binoculars slowly towards Spica until you spot it.
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As of the morning of February 6th, Comet Lulin appeared in the 2 o'clock position with Zubenelgenubi in the field and it's slowly headed towards Spica - Alpha Virginis.
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You can see Zubenelgenubi with your unaided eye (it is about as bright as stars in the Big Dipper); binoculars pointed at the binary star reveal Comet Lulin in beautiful proximity.
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That's Lulin in Gregg Ruppel's Feb. 6 photo above, just above the bright star Zubenelgenubi in Libra.
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