JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Tragic Tale of Thisbe's Veil.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 147, n. 6. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Meara, Stephen James 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from Sky & Telescope discusses the constellation Coma Berenices, also known as Berenice's Hair. The constellation is named after Queen Berenice II of Egypt, whose hair was said to have miraculously appeared as a constellation in the sky. However, the article also mentions an older Babylonian love story involving two star-crossed lovers, Pyramus and Thisbe, whose tragic tale is associated with the constellation. The article provides information about the stars in Coma Berenices and their historical significance, as well as suggestions for observing the constellation and connecting it to other constellations in the night sky. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/06, Vol. 147, Issue 6, p45
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:175996755
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