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

Nearly on a line between Denebola and Arcturus, and somewhat nearer to the former, you will perceive a curious twinkling, as if gossamers spangled with dew-drops were entangled there.

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

Arcturus, Cor Caroli, Denebola, and Spica form a figure about 50° in length, called the Diamond of Virgo.

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

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

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 Olcott, William Tyler