Centaurus

[ sen-tawr-uhs ]

noun

, genitive Cen·tau·ri [sen-, tawr, -ahy].

1. Astronomy. the Centaur, a southern constellation between Lupus and Vela, containing the triple-star system Alpha Centauri.

Centaurus

/ sɛnˈtɔːrəs /

noun

1. a conspicuous extensive constellation in the S hemisphere, close to the Southern Cross, that contains two first magnitude stars, Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri, and the globular cluster Omega Centauri Also calledThe Centaur

Centaurus

/ sĕn-tôr′əs /

1. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near the Southern Cross and Libra. Centaurus (the Centaur) contains Alpha Centauri, the star nearest Earth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Centaurus¹

From Latin; centaur

Example Sentences

It took place at a location more than 8000 light-years away from our Earth in the direction of Alpha Centauri, between the constellations of Circinus and Centaurus.

From Space Scoop

Using a telescope in Chile, the Spanish-led team spotted a cloud of debris in the same orbit as an already confirmed planet circling this star, 370 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus.

From Seattle Times

Centaurus is now amassing the animal safety data the U.S.

From Science Magazine

When “Joyland” reopened in the upscale Centaurus shopping mall in the capital, the seats were packed, and the audience response was largely positive.

From Washington Post

A fire has broken out at the Centaurus Mall in the centre of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

From BBC