Capella

American  

[kuh-pel-uh] / kəˈpɛl ə /

noun

1. Astronomy. a first-magnitude star in the constellation Auriga.

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Capella British  

/ kəˈpɛlə /

noun

1. the brightest star in the constellation Auriga; it is a yellow giant and a spectroscopic binary. Visual magnitude: 0.08; spectral type: G6III and G2III; distance: 42 light years

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Capella Scientific  

/ kə-pĕl′ə /

1. A binary star in the constellation Auriga. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, with an apparent magnitude of 0.08. Scientifc name: Alpha Auriga.

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Etymology

Origin of Capella

1675–85; < Latin: literally, she-goat, equivalent to cap ( ra ) she-goat + -ella diminutive suffix

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Jorge Hernandez, director of spa and wellness at Capella Singapore, said the techniques trigger blood flow, support the lymphatic system and calm the nervous system—all helpful in the battle against jet lag.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

It also announced deals for Lightsynq Technologies and Capella Space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

This broad reach is emphasized by a recent string of acquisitions including the purchase of satellite company Capella Space in June.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025

Radar satellite imagery shared by Capella Space reveals at least four badly damaged or destroyed Russian long-range bombers at Belaya airbase.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2025

Apart from the Capella Medicea the church of S. Croce may be looked upon as the Westminster Abbey of Florence.

From Cathedral Cities of Italy by William Wiehe Collins