Capella

American

[kuh-pel-uh] / kəˈpɛl ə /

noun

Astronomy. a first-magnitude star in the constellation Auriga.

Capella British

/ kəˈpɛlə /

noun

the brightest star in the constellation Auriga; it is a yellow giant and a spectroscopic binary. Visual magnitude: 0.08; spectral type: G6III and G2III; distance: 42 light years

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Capella Scientific

/ kə-pĕl′ə /

A binary star in the constellation Auriga. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky, with an apparent magnitude of 0.08. Scientifc name: Alpha Auriga.

Etymology

Origin of Capella

1675–85; < Latin: literally, she-goat, equivalent to cap ( ra ) she-goat + -ella diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

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“Whoever has the greatest economic or logistical capacity sometimes captures the throne,” Capella said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wolfpack Research claims that IonQ’s acquisitions, such as Capella Space and Vector Atomic, are primarily for their government contracts and revenue, rather than quantum computing relevance.

From Barron's

Other notable purchases include the acquisition of Capella Space, a satellite company, and that of Lightsync, a start-up building technology to link quantum systems.

From Barron's

Larry Barlow, assistant professor of marriage and family therapy at Capella University, recounts a personal episode that brought him and his wife up short.

From The Wall Street Journal

This broad reach is emphasized by a recent string of acquisitions including the purchase of satellite company Capella Space in June.

From Barron's

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