Capella

Auriga's alpha point

Capella is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga and the sixth brightest star in the night sky.

The name comes from Latin for "little she-goat," reflecting ancient associations with the goat Amalthea from Greek mythology.

Technically a system of four stars, Capella appears as a single yellowish point visible year-round in northern latitudes.

star

Arcturus

Bright star in Boötes

Betelgeuse · Rigel · Pollux · Castor · Deneb · Altair · Antares · Regulus · Canopus · binary

chapel

a cappella

Singing without instruments

Sistine · music · singing · liturgy · Renaissance · polyphony · unaccompanied · vocal · ecclesiastical

hotel

luxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

boutique · spa · accommodation · travel · destination

Opposites
stellar multiplicity

CapellaVega

Lyra's alpha star

Proxima Centauri · Arcturus

celestial brightness/prominence

Capellaprotostar

Pre-fusion celestial body

young star · dwarf star · red dwarf · stellar nursery · white dwarf

celestial hemisphere position

CapellaCanopus

Runner-up to Sirius

Alpha Centauri · Southern Cross · Crux

Phrases
  • a capellaSinging without instrumental backing
Family

chapel, caper, chapels, caprine

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G