Antares

noun

An·​tar·​es an-ˈter-(ˌ)ēz How to pronounce Antares (audio)
-ˈtär-
: a giant red star of very low density that is the brightest star in Scorpius

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Meanwhile, the week ends with an opportunity to observe a super-slim crescent moon, re-emerging from the sun's glare, alongside the red supergiant star Antares after sunset. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Now visible in astronomical darkness, the comet will again be above a point roughly halfway between Venus and Antares, making a vast triangle shape. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 How to find Antares: Antares is a summer star at the heart of the constellation Scorpius. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024 The sculpture is at the Antares Point Visitor Center, where visitors can explore local art and souvenirs. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024 This export ban had a larger effect on Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket, which also used Russian engines, forcing the development of a brand new first stage booster with US engines. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 30 July 2024 The brightest star marking the constellation’s red, beating heart is Antares. Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 Initially, though, Firefly will build MLV first stages to marry with Northrop's solid-fueled upper stage used on the Antares rocket to continue launching cargo to the International Space Station. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 July 2024 The launch vehicle for this mission was changed from Northrop Grumman’s own Antares 230+ rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ended engine and booster production for the Antares program. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Greek Antarēs

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Antares was in 1588

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“Antares.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Antares. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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