antares

Thân thiện

Antares shines brightly in the night sky.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A red supergiant star: Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It is a massive, cool star with a distinct reddish hue.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Antares is often called the heart of the scorpion.
  • Through the telescope, the red glow of Antares was clearly visible.
  • In mythology, Antares was a rival to the planet Mars.

Advanced Usage

• Astronomical context: Used to denote a specific celestial object for navigation or scientific study.
  • The position of Antares was used by ancient mariners.
  • Astronomers study the stellar wind of Antares.

Variants and Related Words

• Alpha Scorpii: This is the formal Bayer designation for Antares.
• Antarian (adj): A rarely used, non-standard adjective meaning "of or relating to the star Antares".

Synonyms

• Heart of the Scorpion: A descriptive synonym referencing its position in the constellation.
• Alpha Scorpii: The scientific designation.

Related Phrases

• Rival of Mars: A traditional epithet for Antares, stemming from its similar red color to the planet Mars (Ares in Greek).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the brightest star in Scorpius

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