Berenice's Hair

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. the constellation Coma Berenices.

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Etymology

Origin of Berenice's Hair

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

A line drawn from η Ursæ Majoris, through Berenice's Hair, to Denebola, in Leo, passes through it.

From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler

Just north of Virgo's head will be seen the glimmering of Berenice's Hair.

From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Serviss, Garrett Putman

This is the little constellation called Berenice's Hair.

From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Serviss, Garrett Putman

Between Berenice's Hair and the tail of the Bear you will see a small constellation called Canes Venatici, the Hunting-Dogs.

From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Serviss, Garrett Putman

By the year 9000 it may be in Berenice's Hair.

From Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work by Warren, Henry White