capella
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A star: Capella is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Auriga. It is a yellow giant star and one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Capella is easily visible in the winter sky.
- Astronomers study the spectral class of Capella.
Advanced Usage
- In astronomy: The name "Capella" is used specifically in astronomical contexts to refer to this particular star system.
- The binary nature of Capella was discovered through spectroscopic analysis.
Variants and Related Words
- Alpha Aurigae: This is the star's Bayer designation, an alternative scientific name.
- Alpha Aurigae is another name for Capella.
Synonyms
- Alpha Aurigae: The standard astronomical designation.
- The Goat Star: A traditional nickname, as "Capella" is Latin for "little goat".
Notes
- Etymology: The word "Capella" comes from Latin, meaning "little she-goat". In mythology, the star represents the goat Amalthea that nursed the infant Zeus.
Noun
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the brightest star in Auriga
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