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bootes

/buːˈoʊ.tiːz/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/buːˈoʊ.tiːz/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the northern hemisphere located near Ursa Major.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее созвездие в северном полушарии, расположенное рядом с Большой Медведицей.
  1. Constellation C1 formal scientific

    A prominent constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere, located near Ursa Major, known for its bright star Arcturus.

    • Bootes is best visible in the spring and summer skies.
    • The star Arcturus is the brightest in the constellation Bootes.
    • Ancient astronomers often depicted Bootes as a herdsman driving a bear.

    🇷🇺Созвездие

    Synonyms: herdsman