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Norma

Norma

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A small group of stars in the southern sky near Lupus and Ara
  • proper noun
: Norma
  • Wilder made this in order to convey what he intended about Norma Desmond, her plight, and Hollywood culture in general.

Examples

  • In 1969, a pregnant 21-year-old Norma McCorvey felt abortion was her only answer.

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  • The authors wish to thank Leonard Lundstrum and Norma Grassini-Komara for their advice and assistance with this research study.

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  • Two pages prior, one finds a Hurrell portrait photograph of Norma Shearer.

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  • Hand downs, Norma Rae.

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  • The constellation Norma is often included in star charts of the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Astronomers frequently study the stars within Norma to learn more about the Milky Way.

  • Located between the constellations of Lupus and Ara, Norma can be seen in clear night skies.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Norma comes from the Latin word norma, which meant 'a rule' or a 'carpenter's square' used for measuring. Astronomers named the small southern constellation after this measuring tool, so thinking of Norma as a little 'ruler' in the sky helps you remember its name and its role as a star reference.