PRAESEPE Definition & Meaning

Praesepe

[ pri-see-pee, prahy-suh-pee ]

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noun

Astronomy.

an open star cluster in the center of the constellation Cancer, visible to the naked eye.

Praesepe

/ ��ɪˈ��ː��ɪ /

noun

an open cluster of several hundred stars in the constellation Cancer, visible to the naked eye as a hazy patch of light

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of Praesepe¹

1650–60; < Latin ��ŧ�� crib from which cattle or horses are fed, manger; the neighboring brighter stars Gamma and Delta Cancri ( Asellus Borealis and Asellus Australis ) were pictured as asses which fed from a manger

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Malcolm’s Missa ad Praesepe; anthems by Howells, Darke and Britten and traditional hymns and carols; with Trinity Baroque Orchestra.

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The "Beehive," or cluster known as Praesepe in Cancer, and a double group in the sword-handle of Perseus, both just visible to the naked eye, are excellent examples of star clusters of the average type.

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Praesepe is, perhaps, the best example.

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The cluster Praesepe in Cancer is visible on a clear night to the unaided eye as a small nebula.

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The disappearance of Praesepe in consequence of the condensation of vapour in the atmosphere was regarded by the ancients as a sure indication of approaching rain.

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