Definition
1 in Astronomy is: A constellation, the Archer; also,
the ninth sign of the zodiac. It appears within 45 degrees on each
side of the equator. It is comprised of 93 stars down to the sixth
magnitude, inclusive. It is on the meridian at 9 post meridiem (p.m.)
in August.
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astronomy is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: The science that treats of the heavenly bodies, their motions, magnitudes, distances, and physical constitution. Definition 2 is: A treatise on this science.
constellation is a noun. Definition 1 of 3 is: A group or cluster of stars.
zodiac is a noun. Definition 1 of 3, in Astronomy, is: An imaginary belt encircling the heavens and extending about eight degrees (8º) on each side of the ecliptic, within which are the larger planets. It is divided into twelve parts, called signs of the zodiac, which formerly corresponded to twelve constellations bearing the same names. Now, owing to the precession of the equinoxes, each constellation is in the sign that has the name next following its own.
equator is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: A great circle of the earth, the sun, a planet, et cetera, midway between the poles (that of the earth being the terrestrial equator). Definition 2 is: The great circle in which the plane of the earth's equator cuts the celestial sphere (the celestial equator).
astrology is a noun. Definition 1 of 2 is: Anciently, the science of the stars; practical astronomy. Definition 2 is: The investigation of the aspects, et cetera of the planets, and their imagined influence upon the destinies of men; star-divination.
meridian as a noun. Definition 1 of 3 is: Noonday; midday; hence, the highest or culminating point of anything; the zenith; as, the meridian of life. Definition 2, in Astronomy, Part 1 is: The vertical plane (at any place) that contains or is parallel to the earth's axis and so passes through the celestial pole. Definition 2, in Astronomy, Part 2 is: The great circle in which this plane intersects the celestial sphere.
postmeridian is an adjective. Definition 1 of 1 is: Pertaining to the afternoon.
post meridiem is an adjective. Definition 1 of 1 is: After midday: abbreviated p.m. or P.M.
Definition 2 in Astronomy is: A constellation of the zodiac.
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Last update of this page: 1999 JUL 20