Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

the Plough, which is a part of Ursa Major

French translation:

le Grand Chariot (qui fait partie de la Grande Ourse)

Added to glossary by David BUICK
Apr 28, 2008 17:14
16 yrs ago
English term

the Plough, which is a part of Ursa Major

English to French Science Astronomy & Space
Depending on the constellation, their shapes are easy to pick out in the night sky, particularly Orion and the Plough, which is a part of Ursa Major.

la Grande casserole qui fait partie de la Grande ourse ? J'hésite sur the Plough.
Merci !
Change log

Apr 29, 2008 10:21: David BUICK Created KOG entry

Discussion

Michael GREEN Apr 28, 2008:
You can, of course, retain the Latin name of the constellation for your translation ...
Platary (X) Apr 28, 2008:
C'est Le Grand Chariot qui a une forme de casserole ...

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English term (edited): the plough (which is a part of ursa major)
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le Grand Chariot (qui fait partie de la Grande Ourse)

D'après Wikipédia:
La Grande Ourse est la troisième plus grande constellation du ciel. Elle contient le « grand chariot », l'un des astérismes les plus connus de l'hémisphère nord.
(voir aussi lien vers astérisme)
Peer comment(s):

agree Michael GREEN : Or see "Revue des Constellations" pub SFA ....
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agree Roger McKeon
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agree zi_neb
32 mins
agree cenek tomas
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agree sporran
1 hr
agree Benoist SOULARD (X)
3 hrs
agree Jean-Christophe Helary
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