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AURIGA Auriga (the Charioteer) rises, with north to the left. . Capella is the bright star toward upper left. The three Kids (clockwise from left, Almaaz, Haedus I and Haedus II) are just up and to the right of Capella. The star to the right of center, a part of the figure of Auriga, is Elnath, and is also one of the

Constellations of Words Explore the etymology and symbolism of the constellations Homepage Star Lists The Draconic Transverse Auriga the Charioteer Urania's Mirror 1825 Contents:1. Clues to the meaning of this celestial feature2. The fixed stars in this constellation 3. History_of_the_constellation Clues to the me

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  Universe TodaySpace and astronomy news Login Login Home Members Guide to Space Carnival Photos Videos Forum Contact Privacy The northern constellation Auriga, showing the brightest stars of Capella, Menkalinan, and proximate Deep Sky Objects. Credit: stargazerslounge.com Astronomy, Guide to Space The Constellat

Genitive: Aurigae Abbreviation: Aur Size ranking: 21st Origin: One of the 48 Greek constellations listed by Ptolemy in the Almagest Greek name: Ἡνίοχος (Heniochos) High in the northern sky stands a forlorn-looking charioteer. With his right hand he grasps

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Auriga is one of the constellation s listed by the astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the modern constellations . Located north of the celestial equator , its name is the Latin word for chariot eer , associating it with various mythological charioteers, including Erichthonius and Myrtilus . Auriga is most prominent