Definitions for auriga
ɔˈraɪ gəau·ri·ga

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Auriga, Charioteernoun

   a conspicuous constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Great Bear and Orion at edge of Milky Way

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1. Auriganoun

   A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a charioteer. It includes the star Capella.

2. Etymology: From aurīga, a "charioteer"

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1. auriga

   Auriga is a constellation in the Northern Hemisphere that is best known for its brightest star, Capella. The name "Auriga" comes from Latin, and is often translated as 'charioteer' or 'wagoner'. In Greek mythology, Auriga is often associated with the mythological hero Erichthonius of Athens, who was said to be an exceptionally skilled charioteer.

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1. Auriganoun

   the Charioteer, or Wagoner, a constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated between Perseus and Gemini. It contains the bright star Capella

2. Etymology: [L., charioteer.]

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1. Auriga

   Auriga is one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Located north of the celestial equator, its name is the Latin word for "charioteer", associating it with various mythological charioteers including Erichthonius and Myrtilus. Auriga is most prominent during winter evenings in the Northern Hemisphere, along with the five other constellations that have stars in the Winter Hexagon asterism. Because of its northern declination, Auriga is only visible as far as 34° south; for observers farther south it lies partially or fully below the horizon. A large constellation, with an area of 657 square degrees, it is half the size of the largest constellation, Hydra. Its brightest star, Capella, is an unusual multiple star system among the brightest stars in the night sky. Beta Aurigae is an interesting variable star in the constellation; Epsilon Aurigae, a nearby eclipsing binary with an unusually long period, has been studied intensively. Because of its position near the winter Milky Way, Auriga has many bright open clusters in its borders, including M36, M37, and M38, popular targets for amateur astronomers. In addition, it has one prominent nebula, the Flaming Star Nebula, associated with the variable star AE Aurigae.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. auriga

   A northern constellation, and one of the old 48 asterisms; it is popularly known as the Waggoner: α Auriga, Capella.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of auriga in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of auriga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=auriga
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Auriga
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auriga
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=auriga
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=auriga