Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Nov 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000eaa..booke4928.&link_type=abstract
"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 4928. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Stars, Constellations And Asterisms
Scientific paper
(the Charioteer; abbrev. Aur, gen. Aurigae; area 657 sq. deg.) A northern constellation that lies between Perseus and Gemini, and culminates at midnight in early December. It is usually said to represent Erichthonius, legendary king of Athens and inventor of the four-horse chariot who was raised by the goddess Athene, and is shown on early celestial charts as a charioteer supporting a goat and it...
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