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Definition of Centaurus
1. Noun. A conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross.
Member holonyms: Alpha Centauri, Rigil, Rigil Kent, Beta Centauri, Omega Centauri, Proxima, Proxima Centauri
Generic synonyms: Constellation
Definition of Centaurus
1. Proper noun. (constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky (and autumn of the southern sky) with the outline of a centaur. It includes the stars Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Centaurus
Literary usage of Centaurus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Challenging Horizons: Qantas 1939-1954 by John Gunn (1987)
"... were quickly modified for military use in the newly completed Qantas hangar.
Centaurus is seen at its moorings in Rose Bay after its handover to No. ..."
2. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People by Chambers, W. and R., publ (1876)
"... Centaurus—CENTERING. covered with hair. They do not appear as monsters, half-man
and half-horse, until the age of Pindar. The C. are celebrated in Greek ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Counts accumulated during scan intervals centered on possible x-ray sources in
Centaurus A. second intervals. The center of the slit- shaped field of view ..."
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