(Encyclopedia) AurigaAurigaôrīˈgə [key] [Lat.,=the charioteer or wagoner], northern constellation traditionally represented as a man, possibly Vulcan, carrying a goat on his shoulder while driving a…
(Encyclopedia) Perseus, in astronomy, northern constellation lying E of Cassiopeia and N of Taurus. It contains the bright star Mirfak (Alpha Persei) and Algol (Beta Persei), a visible variable star…
(Encyclopedia) AldebaranAldebaranălˌdĕbˈərən [key], brightest star in the constellation Taurus; Bayer designation α Tauri; 1992 position R.A. 4h35.5m, Dec. +16°30′. An orange giant star (spectral…
(Encyclopedia) AlgolAlgolălˈgŏl [key], famous variable star in the constellation Perseus; Bayer designation β Persei; 1992 position R.A. 3h07.7m, Dec. +40°55′. Algol's variation in apparent magnitude…
(Encyclopedia) transit instrument or transit, telescope devised to observe stars as they cross the meridian and used for determining time. Its viewing tube swings on a rigid horizontal axis…
As selected by the league's managers, coaches, media and club representatives.Pos.Name, Team (Affiliate)CToby Hall, Durham (Devil Rays)1BCalvin Pickering, Rochester (Orioles)2BP.J. Forbes,…
As selected by the league's managers, coaches, media and club representatives.Pos.Name, Team (Affiliate)CJohnny Estrada, Scranton-WB (Phillies)1BJoe Vitiello, Ottawa (Expos)2BMarco Scutaro,…
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Equatorial coordinate system
equatorial coordinate system, the most commonly used astronomical coordinate system for indicating the positions of stars or other celestial…
(Encyclopedia) LuciferLuciferl&oomacr;ˈsĭfər [key] [Lat.,=light-bearing], in Christian tradition a name for Satan. In the Vulgate, Lucifer served as a translation of the Hebrew epithet meaning “…
Not from the stars do I my judgement pluckNot from the stars do I my judgement pluck;
And yet methinks I have astronomy,
But not to tell of good or evil luck,
Of plagues, of dearths, or…
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