Mizar

American  

[mahy-zahr] / ˈmaɪ zɑr /

noun

Astronomy.

1. a double star in the middle of the constellation Ursa Major.

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Mizar British  

/ ˈmaɪzɑː /

noun

1. a multiple star having four components that lies in the Plough in the constellation Ursa Major and forms a visible binary with the star Alcor. Visual magnitude: 2.1; spectral type: A2V

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Etymology

Origin of Mizar

From the Arabic word miʾzar literally, apron

Example Sentences

And a smaller quibble: movie also purports in an early scene to show the double star Mizar and Alcor, but the photograph on screen is not of them.

From Salon

“She was a very sociable person, warm, friendly,” said Mizar Arani, a cousin.

From New York Times

Mizar is the second star from the outside, on the Big Dipper’s handle, and hiding behind it is its buddy Alcor.

From New York Times

Ancient Romans used to test the eyesight of their troops by pointing to Mizar and asking them how many stars they saw.

From New York Times

Dr. Faherty said a fun test to try with your kids now once you’ve found the Big Dipper is to tell them about the stars Mizar and Alcor.

From New York Times