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Camelopardalis

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A faint group of stars in the northern sky named after the giraffe

proper noun
/ˌkæməˈlɔrdəˌlɪs/

: Camelopardalis

Astrophotographers often capture images of Camelopardalis in their celestial portfolios.
the constellation Camelopardalis
NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis

Examples

Although Camelopardalis is faint, it covers a large area of the northern sky.
On a clear night, you can try to find Camelopardalis near the North Star.
Astronomers often use Camelopardalis as a reference point for locating other constellations.
Look at Camelopardalis!
The constellation Camelopardalis is not easily visible to the naked eye.
The constellation Camelopardalis is often overlooked due to its faint stars.
When observing the night sky, look for Camelopardalis, located between Ursa Major and Perseus.

Compounds

Giraffa camelopardalis

Specialized

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A very tall African animal with a long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat

Surface Forms

Camelopardalis main

Etymology

Camelopardalis is the name of a faint northern constellation and it was named after the giraffe. The word comes from old words for camel and leopard, so people imagined a long-necked, spotted animal in the stars.