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Celestial Dog Figure Of Chinese Mythology
The Celestial Dog is a figure of Chinese mythology which has inextricable associations with the constellation of Sirius or the Dog Star. The figure appears in many forms in the mythologies from all around the world. A dog-like figure with supernatural connotations appears in Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and Hindu mythologies with different meanings and subtexts.
Posted on July 24, 2007 | Wiki Pages on July 24, 2007 | More Wikies | Tagged | Related Articles | Linked From | Back Link Tags | Related Tags | Search Tags | Search Archive | Wiki Tags | Wikies Tags
(435 Reads) tag Religion & Faith Tags: celestial, chinese, figure, mythology, sirius, star, Chinese Mythology The Dog, Chinese Guardian Dog Figures, Wolves In Chinese Culture Myths, Wiki Sacred Dog Chinese, Myths Stars Dog Sirius, The Dog Chinese Mythology
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Sextant Measuring Instrument For Measuring Angle Of Elevation Of Celestial Object For Shooting
A measuring instrument, the Sextant is usually used in the measurement of the angle of elevation of any particular celestial object that lies above the horizon. This task of measuring the angle of elevation of the celestial object is known as sighting the object or shooting it or simply taking a sight of the object.
Posted on October 11, 2008 | Wiki Pages on October 11, 2008 | More Wikies | Tagged | Related Articles | Linked From | Back Link Tags | Related Tags | Search Tags | Search Archive | Wiki Tags | Wikies Tags
(14 Reads) tag Education & Science Tags: angle, celestial, elevation, instrument, measurement, measuring, navigation, object, position, sextant, shooting
Astronomy Art Study Of Celestial Objects Like Planets And Comets
While the scientific and technological developments have taken human civilization from strength to strength, some universal phenomena have remained unexplored and mystical till date. A subject that has caught the fancy of men since the inception of human civilization is the stars. Gazing at the glittering stars in the night sky, many people have let their imagination run wild. As a matter of fact, the artistic sensibility of mankind has tried to bring out the various facets of astronomy and it has led to the development of Astronomy art.
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(82 Reads) tag Education & Science Tags: astronomy, celestial, comets, objects, planets, site, stars, study, Study Of Celestial Objects
Meteor Shower Of San Diego Celestial Fireworks Festival
The Meteor Shower San Diego is a huge celestial event. People were very curious to know and feel what a meteor shower can be like. Every one of us enjoy the festival of lights and what more can be a better treat if the heavens choose to celebrate one such festival with you. The heavenly firework of the bright and vivid, shadow casting Leonid meteors is a rare feast for the eyes and you will not mind compromising with your sleep if the event occurs at odd hours.
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(354 Reads) tag Education & Science Tags: celestial, diego, festival, fireworks, meteor, meteors, shower, speed, Meteor Shower San Diego, Meteor Shower San Diego 2008, Meteor Shower San Diego Watch, Meteor Shower San Diego Locations To Watch, Meteor Shower Observations In San Diego
Analemma Astronomical Term
Analemma is an Astronomical term, which means the pedestal of Sundial in Latin. It is a curve that represents the angular offset of a particular celestial body. It stands actually for the mean position on celestial sphere
Summer Solstice 21st June
Summer solstice is an annual celestial event that takes place exactly on 21st June. On 21st June 2007, the event took place on 2:06 p.m. at about 18:06 UT. The term Solstice is derived from Latin: sol which stands for Sun and sistit or stands, and in Astronomy, the two points on the ecliptic orbit lie midway between the equinoxes.
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