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Libra (lē`brə, lī`–) [Lat.,=the scales], southern 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. lying on the ecliptic ecliptic , the great circle on the celestial sphere that lies in the plane of the earth's orbit (called the plane of the ecliptic). Because of the earth's yearly revolution around the sun, the sun appears to move in an annual journey through the heavens with the ..... Click the link for more information. (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac zodiac [Gr. zoion=animal], in astronomy, zone of the sky that includes about 8° on either side of the ecliptic. The apparent paths of the sun, the moon, and the major planets all fall within this zone. ..... Click the link for more information. . Sometimes depicted as a pair of scales, it is also known as the Balance. The ancient Greeks represented it as the claws of the Scorpion (Scorpius). Zubenelschemal (Beta Librae), which lies between Arcturus Arcturus , brightest star in the constellation Boötes and 4th-brightest star in the entire sky; Bayer designation Alpha Boötis; 1992 position R.A. 14h15.3m, Dec. +19°13'. ..... Click the link for more information. and Antares Antares , brightest star in the constellation Scorpius; Bayer designation Alpha Scorpii; 1992 position R.A. 16h27.6m, Dec. −26°22'. A red supergiant of spectral class M1, Antares has an apparent magnitude of about 0. ..... Click the link for more information. , is the only star observable by the naked eye that has been reported to appear greenish. Libra reaches its highest point in the evening sky in late June. Libra(Latin: “Scales”) In astronomy, the constellation lying between Scorpio and Virgo; in astrology, the seventh sign of the zodiac, governing approximately the period September 22–October 23. Its symbol is either a woman holding a balance scale or the scale alone. The woman is sometimes identified with Astraea, the Roman goddess of justice. Libra 1. Astronomy a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic 2. Astrology a. the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ♎, having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept. 23 and Oct. 22 b. a person born under this sign 3. Astrology born under or characteristic of Libra Libra [′lē·brə] (astronomy) A southern constellation, right ascension 15 hours, declination 15° south. Also known as Balance. Libra 7th constellation of the Zodiac; those born under Libra may be indecisive. [Astrology: Payton, 389] See : Indecision Libra sign of the balance, weighing of right and wrong. [Zodiac: Brewer Dictionary, 640] See : Justice Libra balance (Sept. 23–Oct. 22). [Astrology: Hall, 315] See : Zodiac Libra a zodiacal constellation. The brightest star is 2.6 on the visual scale of stellar magnitude. The most favorable conditions for viewing the constellation are in April and May. Libra is visible in the central and southern regions of the USSR. 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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