Main Page

encyclopedia.codeboy.net

 

Capella

\nCategory:Stars The star Capella (&alpha Aurigae) is the fourth-brightest star visible from inhabited northern latitudes and the sixth-brightest star in the sky. It is closer to the north celestial pole than any other bright star (Polaris is quite dim by comparison) and as a result has played a significant role in many mythological writings. A tablet dating back to 2000 BC refers to Capella. Astrologically, Capella portended civic and military honors and wealth. Astronomically, Capella's interest lies in the fact that it is an easily-studied spectroscopic binary star with a period of 104 days. It is a giant G-class star.
(You may be looking for A cappella, a term in music.)
\nThe Mazda Capella is an automobile.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)