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Vela is Latin for "sail", specifically the sail of a wind-powered ship. Vela is named this because it was once part of a larger constellation, Argo Navis, that resembled a ship. Argo Navis was later divided into three constellations, and Vela is one of them.
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What is the constellation near vela?
Carina is near Vela.
What is the name of the 'Air Pump' constellation between Hydra Vela and Centaurus?
ANTLIA
Is march the best season to see the constellation Vela?
The Best Time To See Vela Would Be In the summer months.
What is the history of the constellation vela?
Vela in Latin means "sails" as in the sails of a ship. The constellation Vela was once included in the constellation Argo Navis which is Latin for "the ship Argo" or the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology. The constellation Argo Navis (so named by Ptolemy in the 2nd century) was considered to be too large by modern astronomers and so has been divided into three parts, Vela (the sails), Carina (the hull or keel) and Puppis (the upper deck).
What part of a ship is the constellation vela?
It's the shape of a ship's sails.
What is the constellation near vela?
Carina is near Vela.
What is the name of the 'Air Pump' constellation between Hydra Vela and Centaurus?
ANTLIA
Is march the best season to see the constellation Vela?
The Best Time To See Vela Would Be In the summer months.
What does the last name vela mean?
candle
What is the history of the constellation vela?
Vela in Latin means "sails" as in the sails of a ship. The constellation Vela was once included in the constellation Argo Navis which is Latin for "the ship Argo" or the ship used by Jason and the Argonauts in Greek mythology. The constellation Argo Navis (so named by Ptolemy in the 2nd century) was considered to be too large by modern astronomers and so has been divided into three parts, Vela (the sails), Carina (the hull or keel) and Puppis (the upper deck).
What part of a ship is the constellation vela?
It's the shape of a ship's sails.
What is the birth name of Maricarmen Vela?
Maricarmen Vela's birth name is Mari Carmen Vela Garcs.
What does una vela mean?
"Una vela" is a candle.
What is Carlos vela full name?
His full name is Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido.
What was the first supernova called?
Probably the Vela supernova in the southern constellation Vela. Its source supernova exploded approximately 11,000-12,300 years ago (and was about 800 light years away).
What is la vela?
'La vela' can mean many things. 'Vela' is a word centered in the "night watch." To stand guard at night is to 'velar.' The watch itself can also be called 'la vela.' In order to see at night, you need to light a candle, also 'la vela.' Because 'la vela' is the guard that is stood at night, its name is extended to "the night shift" generally, which can also be 'la vela.' 'La vela': Its meaning depends on how it is used in a sentence.
What does so vela mean in spanish?
su vela = his/her/your watch/wakefulness, candle
