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Boötes (bō-ō`tēz) [Gr.,=the herdsman], northern constellation constellation, in common usage, group of stars that appear to form a configuration in the sky; properly speaking, a constellation is a definite region of the sky in which the configuration of stars is contained. ..... Click the link for more information. located to the SE of the Big Dipper in Ursa Major and W of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown. It contains the brilliant orange star Arcturus Arcturus (ärkt ..... Click the link for more information. . The figure traditionally associated with Boötes shows a man holding a staff in one hand and two leashed dogs in the other (the Hunting Dogs of the constellation Canes Venatici). Boötes is also known as the Keeper of the Bear because it follows Ursa Major, the Large Bear. It reaches its highest point in the evening sky in June. Boötes [bō′ō‚tēz] (astronomy) A constellation which lies south and east of Ursa Major; the star Arcturus is a member of the group. Abbreviated Boo; Boot. Also known as Bear Driver. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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