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Charon, in mythology
(Encyclopedia)Charon, in Greek mythology: see Hades. ...Brethren in Christ
(Encyclopedia)Brethren in Christ: see River Brethren. ...bronze, in art
(Encyclopedia)bronze, in art: see bronze sculpture. ...phase, in physics
(Encyclopedia)phase, in physics: see wave.Capitol, in Rome
(Encyclopedia)Capitol, in Rome: see Capitoline Hill. ...key, in mechanics
(Encyclopedia)key, in mechanics: see lock and key. ...Algol, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Algol ălˈgŏl [key], famous variable star in the constellation Perseus; Bayer designation β Persei; 1992 position R.A. 3h07.7m, Dec. +40°55′. Algol's variation in apparent magnitude, from 2.06 t...Dione, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Dione dīōˈnē [key], in astronomy, one of the named moons, or natural satellites, of Saturn. Also known as Saturn IV (or S4), Dione is 695 mi (1,120 km) in diameter, orbits Saturn at a mean distanc...restoration, in art
(Encyclopedia)restoration, in art: see art conservation and restoration. ...horn, in music
(Encyclopedia)horn, in symphonic and chamber music: see French horn. ...Browse by Subject
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