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sagitta [sə′jid·ə]
(mathematics) The distance between the midpoint of an arc and the midpoint of its chord. (vertebrate zoology) The larger of two otoliths in the ear of most fishes. Sagitta [sə′jid·ə] (astronomy) A small constellation; right ascension 20 hours, declination 10° north. Also known as Arrow. sagitta The keystone of an arch. Sagitta (or Arrow), a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. The visual magnitudes of its two brightest stars are 3.5 and 3.8. The best conditions for observing Sagitta are in July. The constellation is visible throughout the USSR. (SeeSTELLARSKY.) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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