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| Sirius |
the brightest star in the sky. Sirius is in the constellation Canis Major and is also called the Dog Star. |
| Taurus |
a constellation located between Aries and Gemini and near Orion. Taurus is also called the Bull. [1/3 definitions] |
| Ursa Major |
a constellation in the northern sky, also called the Big Dipper. |
| Ursa Minor |
a constellation in the northern sky, also called the Little Dipper. |
| Virgo |
a constellation located between Leo and Libra. Virgo is also called the Virgin. [1/3 definitions] |
| zodiac |
an imaginary belt in the heavens that includes the paths of the sun, moon, and planets as seen from the earth. The zodiac is divided into twelve equal signs or parts. Each part is named for a constellation that appears within the belt. |
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