Auriga (Noun)
Meaning
A conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The constellation Auriga is easily recognizable by its pentagonal shape and bright star Capella.
- Auriga is named after the charioteer in Greek mythology who was placed among the stars for his services to the gods.
- In the night sky, the constellation Auriga is situated between the Great Bear and Orion, near the edge of the Milky Way.
- The star Capella, located in the constellation Auriga, is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
- During the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, the constellation Auriga is visible in the eastern sky after sunset.