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Rigel Kentaurus

[ ken-tawr-uhs ]

/ kɛnˈtɔr əs /

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noun Astronomy.

Alpha Centauri.

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Words nearby Rigel Kentaurus

rigamarole, rigatoni, rigaudon, rig down, Rigel, Rigel Kentaurus, -rigged, rigger, rigging, rigging loft, Riggs' disease

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How to use Rigel Kentaurus in a sentence

Smyth mentions Rigel as a test for a 4-inch aperture, with powers of from 80 to 120.
Half-hours with the Telescope|Richard A. Proctor
Down there they were locked in battle—men and Lassans, his own people and the invaders from far-away Rigel.
The Onslaught from Rigel|Fletcher Pratt
He had known Betelgeuse years ago and personally had always preferred its neighbour Rigel, which had received no publicity at all.
Tutors' Lane|Wilmarth Lewis
Jonas Briggs, a seaman abroad the Carpathia, now has Rigel and told the story of the dog's heroism.
Sinking of the Titanic|Various

Care was taken to get Rigel aboard, but he appeared little affected by his long trip through the ice-cold water.
Sinking of the Titanic|Various