Capella
[kəˈpɛlə]Meaning
A star in the constellation Auriga and also means 'little cup' in Italian.
Background Story
The name Capella originates from the Latin word 'capra', meaning 'goat', as it refers to the star that was historically associated with the She-Goat in the Auriga constellation. Additionally, Capella is a prominent star in astronomy, bright enough to be seen from Earth without a telescope.
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