| 单词 | asterism |
| 例句 | “And,” Hubert continued, “for the dimwit in the audience, an asterism is a prominent pattern or group of stars.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z This large constellation in the northern sky is conspicuous thanks to its attachment to the neighboring constellation Pegasus and that constellation’s Great Square asterism. 5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But this asterism—literally, a pattern of stars—is not just a pretty sight. Meet the Stars of the ‘Summer Triangle’ 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Ursa Minor contains the pole star, Polaris, and the asterism known as the Little Dipper. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z The Sagittarius asterism is shaped like a teapot, and when it sets in the west, it gives a hint of pouring tea. Sky Watch: November’s treats include a partial lunar eclipse and that sweet extra hour of sleep 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The Big Dipper isn't a constellation to them; it is an “asterism.” Scientists: When Talking to the Public, Please Speak Plainly 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Its distinctive cross asterism is marked simply by four bright stars. 5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The moon crosses through asterism of Sagittarius on Sept. 14. Sky Watch: Summer wanes, ushers Northern Hemisphere into cooler fall 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z For example, the Big Dipper is an asterism within the constellation of Ursa Major, the Big Bear. Astronomy 2016-10-13T00:00:00Z It’s an asterism, or noticeable but unofficial pattern of stars. How to find the Summer Triangle so you can watch the Milky Way all summer 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Venus, by late June, will be to the left of the twins’ asterism in the constellation Gemini, moving toward the constellation Cancer. Skywatch: What’s happening in the heavens in June 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is one of the most prominent northern constellations, and its main claim to fame is that it contains the Big Dipper, a highly recognizable asterism. 5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The moon will guide you to a fun asterism this week called the Winter Hexagon. Starwatch: follow the moon to the Winter Hexagon 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The bright moon scoots by the teapot handle asterism in Sagittarius on the evening of July 5 to form a trio with Jupiter and Saturn. Skywatch: What’s happening in the heavens in July 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z An asterism is a distinctive group of stars. ‘Ghost’ in space: NASA’s Hubble telescope captures stunning nebula pic 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z Lambda Sagittari marks the tip of the lid of the Teapot, a pattern of stars known as an asterism. Jupiter at Its Best, and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in May 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z The seven stars that form the lightning pattern from Bowie’s album is in fact called an asterism. Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Asterisms are patterns made by connecting stars, whereas constellations are the areas of the sky that contain the asterisms. Starwatch: follow the moon to the Winter Hexagon 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Dwarf planet Ceres is at its brightest in Earth’s skies for 2015 on Saturday near the Teapot asterism, in the constellation Sagittarius. This Week's Night Sky: Hunt Down Dwarf Planet Ceres 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Pluto, at opposition for 2015 this week, is at its brightest in the night sky, nestled within the constellation Sagittarius, above its Teapot asterism. This Week's Night Sky: Pluto Presents an Observing Challenge 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Also visible will be the “Summer Triangle,” a three-pronged star pattern, or asterism, that is brightest during the summer months. Biography of Nikola Tesla looks at the man and his inventions 2013-07-08T18:07:33Z Famous examples of asterisms include the Big Dipper within the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, and the Summer Triangle, which is composed of the lead stars of three constellations: Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila. Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Not all asterisms belong to a single constellation, however. Starwatch: follow the moon to the Winter Hexagon 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Tonight it lies within the borders of the southern constellation Sagittarius to the far left of the giant Teapot asterism. This Week's Night Sky: Hunt Down Dwarf Planet Ceres 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z The birth of Buddha, like the birth of Jesus, was announced in the heavens by an asterism on the horizon which is singularly called the “Messianic star.” The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z Made minor punctuation corrections, changed all asterisms to ***, and made the following noted changes: Page 12: Changed "Ralegh" to "Raleigh". A List of Kegan Paul, Trench and Co.'s Publications (1887) 2011-10-09T02:00:29.380Z An asterism is simply a set of stars that form a pattern familiar to the human eye as part of a larger group of stars. Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Our next map shows Cygnus, a constellation especially remarkable for the large and striking figure that it contains, called the Northern Cross, Aquila the Eagle, the Dolphin, and the little asterisms Sagitta and Vulpecula. Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments 2011-07-17T02:00:30.177Z They copied the Babylonian Babylonian astronomy. asterisms, appropriated Babylonian knowledge of the planets and their courses, and learned to predict eclipses by means of the “Saros.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" On the other hand, Aratus kept the Pleiades distinct from Taurus, but Hipparchus reduced these stars to an asterism. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 2 "Constantine Pavlovich" to "Convention" The Pleiades also, it may be remarked, were scarcely regarded in old times as belonging to the constellation of the Bull, but formed a separate asterism. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 In this case the asterism is made up of stars from the constellations Libra, Virgo, Centaurus, and Triangulum Australe. Reality Check: You Can’t Actually Name Stars for David Bowie 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z In this noble asterism the figure of a giant ascending a slope can be readily discerned when the constellation is due south. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy In all these cases the asterism is due to the reflexion of light from twin-lamellae or from fine tubular cavities or thin enclosures definitely arranged in the stone. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" A northern constellation, and one of the old 48 asterisms; it is popularly known as the Waggoner: α Auriga, Capella. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The principal stars of this asterism are of the third magnitude, with the exception of α, which is of the first. Astronomy for Amateurs They are said to be the children of the sun and the nymph Aśviní, who is one of the lunar asterisms personified. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse A similar superstition prevails in the Central Provinces about a man dying in the Mul Nakshatra or lunar asterism, which is perhaps the same or some similar period. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II The little asterisms Sagitta, the Arrow, and Vulpecula and Anser, the Fox and Goose, are shown just above Delphinus. A Field Book of the Stars This asterism is sometimes called Serpentarius, its Latin name, instead of its Greek. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The higher clans consider themselves impure for a period of 12 days after a birth, and if the birth falls in the Mūl asterism or Nakshatra, for 27 days. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala This asterism was confessedly first taken notice of by Perez or Perseus, by which is meant the Persians. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) As there were anciently only forty-eight celestial figures or constellations, of which twelve were in the Zodiac, it follows that there were, outside of the Zodiac, thirty-six other asterisms, paranatellons of the several thirty-six Decans. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry On a clear night the asterism Cerberus, the three-headed dog, which Hercules holds in his hand, can be seen. A Field Book of the Stars I do not mean the name at full; but dashes or asterisms, so as ingenuity may find them out. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham The Chaldaean astronomers not only seized on and named those natural groups which force themselves upon the eye, but artificially arranged the whole heavens into a certain number of constellations or asterisms. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The Greeks pretended, that they had the use of the sphere, and were acquainted with the zodiac, and its asterisms very early. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) I will say no more thereof, but that the asterisms and signs and constellations give greatest light thereunto. William Lilly's History of His Life and Times From the Year 1602 to 1681 The position of the asterism Equus or Equūleus, the Little Horse, or Horse's Head, is shown in the diagram. A Field Book of the Stars Not that they were the first to set the blazonry of the stars as monuments of their thought; we read certain allusions to stars and asterisms as far back as the time of Job. Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work The Babylonians called the Zodiacal constellations the "Houses of the Sun," and distinguished from them another set of asterisms, which they denominated the "Houses of the Moon." The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Pushya is the eighth lunar asterism consisting of three stars, of which one is, the Cancer. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 New stars have appeared and vanished: the ancient asterisms remain; there's not an old star missing. The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge There is nothing of particular interest to be noted in this asterism. A Field Book of the Stars The stars or asterisms they most usually foretold the weather by, were those they called Anwâ, or the houses of the moon. The Koran (Al-Qur'an) The seven principle stars of the asterism, forming a surprisingly perfect coronet, have movements in three directions at right angles to one another. Curiosities of the Sky CETUS, the Whale.—A southern constellation, and one of the forty-eight old asterisms. The Ruins, or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature This most attractive asterism, which has never ceased to fascinate the imagination of Christendom since it was first devoutly described by the early explorers of the South, is but a passing collocation of brilliant stars. Curiosities of the Sky |
| 随便看 |
|
英语例句辞典收录了117811条英语例句在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的例句翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。