Northern Crown

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. the constellation Corona Borealis.

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Etymology

Origin of Northern Crown

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

As my door opens towards the east, the first object that met my view was the Northern Crown.

From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)

In the accompanying map we have represented the beautiful constellations Lyra and the Northern Crown, lying on either side of Hercules.

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

We cannot doubt that the catastrophe which befell this star is of the same general nature as is that which befell the star in the Northern Crown.

From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)

To find Arcturus, the Herdsman, and the Northern Crown 40 9.

From Astronomy for Amateurs by Welby, Frances A. (Frances Alice)

The star was examined with the spectroscope a few days after its discovery, and showed bright lines similar to the "Blaze Star" in the Northern Crown.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various