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gay-feather

(Encyclopedia)gay-feather: see blazing star.

Beehive

(Encyclopedia)Beehive (star cluster): see Praesepe. ...

RR Lyrae

(Encyclopedia)RR Lyrae: see variable star.

Hercules, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia)Hercules hûrˈkyəlēzˌ [key], in astronomy, northern constellation located between Lyra and Corona Borealis. It is traditionally depicted as the hero Hercules in a kneeling position. There are no v...

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