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This week too, the starry sky master will bring you starry sky knowledge that you'll want to talk about tomorrow.

This time, we will be talking about Virgo, the spring constellation that includes Spica, the star of the Spring Curve and the Spring Triangle, and is also known as the birth sign for those born between August 8rd and September 23nd.

【Virgo】

Spica colors the night sky with a pale blue

Virgo is known as a birth sign, and is marked by the pale blue star Spica.

Also, Spica means "Ear of wheat'This is why wheat is depicted here in the constellation picture.

The curve of the handle of the Big Dipper, which we covered last time, is extended to Arcturus in Boötes, and the curve that continues to Spica in Virgo is called the "Spring's Great CurveIs called.

In addition, the triangle formed by connecting the first magnitude star Spica in Virgo, the first magnitude star Arcturus in Boötes, and the second magnitude star Denebola in Leo,"The Great Spring Triangle"Eur-lex.europa.eu eur-lex.europa.eu

●Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture

The model for "Virgo" was the goddess of agriculture, Demeter, and wheat is her symbol. Spica is also called the "couple stars" or "pearl star" as it is paired with Arcturus in "Bootes," another first magnitude star in spring, which we covered last time. Spica is located near the path of the moon and planets, so you can sometimes see them lined up together.

In spring, when the beautiful Virgo shines brilliantly, why not take a look at the night sky from Grand Chariot Big Dipper 135°? We look forward to seeing you there.

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