circinus

Thân thiện

A student points out the constellation Circinus on a star chart.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A small faint constellation in the southern hemisphere: "Circinus" is the name of a specific constellation located in the southern celestial hemisphere, near the constellations Musca and Triangulum Australe. It is known for being small and not very bright.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Circinus is one of the 88 modern constellations.
  • The constellation Circinus is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere.

Advanced Usage

• "The Circinus Galaxy": A notable Seyfert galaxy located within the boundaries of the Circinus constellation.
  • The Circinus Galaxy is a subject of study for astronomers due to its active galactic nucleus.

Variants and Related Words

• Circinus X-1 (n): A bright X-ray binary star system within the Circinus constellation.
  • Circinus X-1 is one of the strongest X-ray sources in the sky.

Synonyms

• The Compasses: An alternative, historical name for the Circinus constellation, representing a drawing compass.
  • Circinus is sometimes called "The Compasses" due to its shape.

Related Phrases

• In the constellation of Circinus: A phrase used to specify the location of a celestial object.
  • The new nebula was discovered in the constellation of Circinus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Musca and Triangulum Australe

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