Denebola
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Denebola
from Arabic dhanab al- ( asad ) tail of the (lion)
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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
It is about 35° east of Denebola, in Leo, and nearly as far north of Spica, in Virgo, and forms with these two a large equilateral triangle.
From A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott
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 Cecil Goodrich Julius Dolmage
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
The three, Denebola, Spica, and Arcturus, mark the corners of a great equilateral triangle.
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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