Alphard
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A bright star in the group of stars called Hydra that you can see at night
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Alphard
Examples
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"You been anywhere near Alphard?"
Fiction book (1992) -
The brightest star in the constellation Hydra, known as Alphard, can be seen shining brightly in the night sky.
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On clear nights, Alphard, the brightest star in Hydra, stands out against the darker backdrop of space.
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Astronomers often study Alphard, the most luminous star in its constellation, to understand stellar characteristics.
Surface Forms
Alphard main
Etymology
Alphard comes from the Arabic al-fard meaning 'the solitary one' because the star shines alone in the group of stars called Hydra. So Alphard is the bright, lone star you can spot in the night sky.