Denebola
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Denebola
from Arabic dhanab al- ( asad ) tail of the (lion)
Example Sentences
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Within the rude square formed by Denebola, and ε, γ, and β, Virginis, the telescope reveals many wonderful nebulæ; hence this region of the sky has been called "The Field of the Nebula."
From A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott
Next Regulus comes in the Lion's heart, Denebola, the tip of his tail; While, between them in order, Merak and Dubhe, the pointers, Point to their aim in the North.
From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low
It is formed by connecting with lines the stars Cor Caroli, Denebola, Spica, and Arcturus.
From A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott
Arcturus and Denebola make a triangle with α, also called Cor Coroli, in the Hunting Dogs.
From Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work by Henry White Warren
Then look into the northwest, and at about the same distance from Denebola, but higher above the horizon than Spica, you will catch the sparkling of a large, reddish star.
From Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments by Garrett Putman Serviss
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