Denebola

British  

/ dɪˈnɛbələ /

noun

1. the second brightest star in the constellation Leo. Visual magnitude: 2.14; spectral type: A3V

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Etymology

Origin of Denebola

from Arabic dhanab al- ( asad ) tail of the (lion)

Example Sentences

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 Warren, Henry White

The star second in brightness in the constellation of Leo is known as Denebola.

From Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language by Dolmage, Cecil Goodrich Julius

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 Serviss, Garrett Putman

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 Low, Juliette Gordon

It will be observed that the stars ε, δ, γ, η, and β, mark two sides of a quadrilateral figure of which the opposite corner is indicated by Denebola in the tail of Leo.

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