S. Michaelis Archangeli

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S. Michaelis constellation in Schiller, 1627 (public domain, Linda hall Library)

S. Michaelis Archangeli, the constellation of Archangel Michael, is an Early Modern, European constellation in Ursa Minor. It was introduced by Julius Schiller?.

Concordance, Etymology, History

Origin of Constellation

where was it mentioned, what is the earliest source ...

Spelling Variants

  • ... (Latin Genitive)
  • ... (Latin Nominative)
  • ... (Latin Dative? / Translation )

Identifications

Depending on the season and context, the term "..." can have the following identifications:

  • (a) The ... (also ..., ...)
  • (b) The ... (also ..., ...)
  • (c) The tail of ... (... Scorpii)

Sources, Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

Here we give a list of all sources where the name is attested.

Source Identification
Pleiades
The Hyades
The tail of Scorpius (η, θ, ι, κ, λ, and υ Scorpii)

Religion/ Mythology

mnemonic tales and cultural significance

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