Aristarchus
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- proper noun
- Aristarchus and Copernicus are often regarded as the originators of the heliocentric system of the planets.
- Aristarchus crater
- Aristarchus plateau
- Aristarchus and Copernicus
Examples
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Clementine color ratio composite image of Aristarchus Crater on the Moon.
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Photographs taken from telescopes show the prominent crater Aristarchus standing out against the lunar surface.
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And the crater Aristarchus is the scene where Arthur Clarke set one of his most famous novels called Earth Light.
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With the sun so large and observably bright, Aristarchus reasoned that it, and not Earth, was at the center of the universe.
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This 42 km diameter crater is located on the corner of the Aristarchus plateau, at 24 N, 47 W.
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The bright crater Aristarchus can be easily spotted in the northern part of the Moon.
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Astronomers often study the features of Aristarchus to learn more about lunar geology.
Synonyms
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A round hole on the Moon's surface made by a rock from space
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aristarchus is a Greek name made of arist- meaning 'best' (seen in aristocrat) and -archus meaning 'ruler' (seen in monarch). The Moon crater was named for a Greek person with this name, and its bright, strong look on the lunar surface makes it feel like a 'ruler' or a very noticeable landmark.