carina

Meanings

• noun

  A constellation in the southern hemisphere, visible from the Earth's northern temperate zones. It is named after the Latin word for 'keel' or 'vessel' because of its distinctive V-shaped asterism.

  - "The Carina constellation is home to several beautiful deep-sky objects."
  - "Carina is one of the 48 constellations listed by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carina
caria , marina

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Variants

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carina , carinae , carinas

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Etymology

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The name Carina comes from the Latin word 'carina', meaning 'keel' or 'vessel'.

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Trivia

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1. Carina is the 30th largest constellation in total area.

2. The brightest star in Carina is Canopus, which is the second brightest star in the night sky.

3. Carina is home to several open star clusters, including Trumpler 37 and NGC 2516.

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1. Carina Nebula: A large, complex star-forming region in the Carina constellation, also known as NGC 3372. It is famous for its beautiful, glowing blue stars and rich star fields.

2. Carina dwarf galaxy: A small irregular galaxy located in the Carina-Sagittarius arm of the Milky Way. It is one of the closest known dwarf galaxies to the Milky Way.

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Culture

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Carina is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It has been depicted in various forms throughout history, including as a ship or a fish.

How to Memorize "carina"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize Carina, imagine a V-shaped asterism, like the keel of a ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Carina with the word 'keel' or 'vessel' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters in 'Carina': Cats Are Really Interesting Animals Nearby.

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