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The term "'''capella'''" can refer to: |
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*[[A cappella]], a music term referring to [[vocal music]] or [[singing]] without [[musical instrument|instrumental]] [[accompaniment]]. |
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:''You may be looking for [[A cappella]], a term in music.'' |
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*[[Capella (star)|Capella]], a bright [[star]] in the ''[[alpha (letter)|α]] [[Auriga (constellation)|Aurigae]]'' [[constellation]]. |
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*[[Mazda Capella|Capella]], a [[model]] of [[automobile]] [[manufacture]]d by [[Mazda]]. |
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The [[star]] '''Capella''' ([[alpha (letter)|α]] [[Auriga (constellation)|Aurigae]]) is the fourth-brightest star visible from inhabited northern [[latitude]]s and the sixth-brightest star in the sky. It is closer to the north celestial pole than any other bright star ([[Polaris]] is quite dim by comparison) and as a result has played a significant role in many mythological writings. A tablet dating back to [[2000 BC]] refers to Capella. [[Astrology|Astrologically]], Capella portended civic and military honors and wealth. |
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*[[Capella University]], an [[online]] [[academic]] [[institution]] based in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. |
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The star's distance from Earth is 42.2 [[light year|light years]] (based on [[Hipparcos]] [[parallax]] measurement of 77.29 ± 0.89 mas) |
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[[astronomy|Astronomically]], Capella's interest lies in the fact that it is an easily-studied [[spectroscopic binary]] star with a period of 104 days. It is a [[Stellar classification|giant G-class]] star. |
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[[Category:Auriga constellation]] |
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[[Category:Bayer objects|Aurigae, Alpha]] |
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The '''[[Mazda]] [[Mazda Capella|Capella]]''' is an [[automobile]]. |
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[http://www.capella.edu Capella University] is an online academic institution accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.* Founded in 1993 (By Stephen Shank, who ran [[Tonka]]) to serve working adults and employers, Capella University offers degree programs and certificates in business, technology, education, human services and psychology. Today, the university serves more than 10,000 enrolled adult learners from all 50 states and more than 50 countries. Central to Capella's approach are achievement-oriented learners, expert faculty, and a university staff that is passionate about each individual's success. Capella University is headquartered in Minneapolis. |
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Revision as of 23:40, 10 December 2004
The term "capella" can refer to:
- A cappella, a music term referring to vocal music or singing without instrumental accompaniment.
- Capella, a bright star in the α Aurigae constellation.
- Capella, a model of automobile manufactured by Mazda.
- Capella University, an online academic institution based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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