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Northern Crown

noun

, Astronomy.
  1. the constellation Corona Borealis.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Northern Crown1

First recorded in 1585–95
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Example Sentences

It states the length and breadth in degrees of the constellation Corona Borealis, the northern crown, and gives coordinates for the stars at its extreme north, south, east and west.

According to The Observer, between 2000 and 2015, northern Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens have experienced a 205 percent increase in white residents, and a 23 percent decrease in Black residents.

The star was examined with the spectroscope a few days after its discovery, and showed bright lines similar to the "Blaze Star" in the Northern Crown.

“Everybody find the northern crown, or Virgo’s necklace, and Hercules’ club.

“Draw a line,” said Uncle Henry, “from Vega in the ukelele to Gemma in the Northern Crown; the Virgin’s necklace we found a while ago, you know.”

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