Thursday, July 28, 2011

Caelum

Meaning: ('the heavens' (from the same root as 'celestial'), and 'sculptor's chisel', or burin; an engraving tool for metals, Constellation name)

Origin: (Latin)

Pronunciation: (SEE-lum or Kay-lum, Go to this site and run your cursor over Caelum to hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=caelum+&submit=Submit)

Gender: Male

This is one of the constellations in the La Caille family of thirteen constellations. I love the look and meaning. It is unique and rare.

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