Caelum (Caelum)
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Abbreviation: Cal. A small southern constellation seen near the southwestern horizon of Orion in the winter sky. It was newly established by French astronomer N. Lacaille in the 18th century. Caelum is a Latin word used only in engraving, meaning chisel. It has no bright stars. Its approximate position is 4h50m in right ascension and -38° in declination. It reaches its culmination at 8pm in late January. [Ishida Goro] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
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略号Cal。冬空のオリオン座の南西の地平線近くに見える南天の小星座。18世紀にフランスの天文学者N.ラカイユが新設した。caelumは彫刻につかうのみ，たがねを意味するラテン語。輝星はない。概略位置は赤経4h50m，赤緯－38゜。午後8時の南中は1月下旬である。【石田 五郎】
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