VIRGO

vûrˈgō [Lat.,=the virgin], constellation lying on the ecliptic (the sun's apparent path through the heavens) between Libra and Leo, and SW of Boötes; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Virgo is traditionally depicted as a maiden holding an ear of grain to symbolize the harvest; various civilizations identified her with such figures as Ceres, Isis, Ishtar, and Rhea. The most prominent star is Spica (Alpha Virginis), a white star of first magnitude. In 1936 a supernova was discovered in Virgo. A famous cluster of 2,500 galaxies, the Virgo cluster, lies in the constellation; the radio galaxy Virgo A is also found there. Virgo reaches its highest point in the evening sky in late May.

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books on: Virgo  - 1695 results

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Principles of the Law of Restitution
Book by Graham Virgo; Oxford University Press, 1999
Subjects: Restitution--Great Britain
...W., Nolan, R., OSullivan, J., Virgo, G., Oxford: Hart Publishing, 1998...the Law of Restitution" 1998 6 RLR 85 VIRGO, G. J., "The Law of Taxation is Not...W., Nolan, R., OSullivan, J., Virgo, G., Oxford: Hart Publishing, 1998...
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Music Printing in Renaissance Venice: The Scotto Press, 1539-1572
Book by Jane A. Bernstein; Oxford University Press, 1998
Subjects: Music Printing--Italy--Venice--History--16th Century, Music Publishing--Italy--Venice--History--16th Century, Scotto (Firm)--History
...Ferrarese: 261 45 Virga Jesse floruit Phinot: 90 19; 218 21 Virgo ante partum 2p. of Obsecro te Domina 5vv Schaffen: 254 5 Virgo Christi egregia pro nobis Lhertier: 142 5 Virgo Dei genitrix 2p. of Stirps jesse virgam produxit 5vv Lupi: 87...
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A Guide to the Constellations
Book by Samuel G. Barton, William H. Barton Jr.; Whittlesey House, 1935
Subjects: Constellations
...Auriga ARCTURUS in Bootes PROCYON in Canis Minor POLLUX in Gemini SPICA in Virgo ANTARES in Scorpius nearest to horizon DENEB in Cygnus REGULUS in Leo VIRGO The stars of Virgo are arranged in a manner not easily described. Most of them are included...
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
Book by Ian Ridpath; Oxford University Press, 1997
Subjects: Astronomy--Dictionaries
...and * Alpha Scorpiids in May and June. Virgo abbr. Vir, gen. Virginis The largest...celestial equator. The Sun passes through Virgo from the third week of September to the...constellation contains numerous members of the * Virgo Cluster of galaxies. M104, the * Sombrero...
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William Byrd
Book by Edmund H. Fellowes; Oxford University Press, 1948
Subjects: Byrd, William--1542 Or 3-1623
...a 3. Grad. I. iii. 11. Subsistit Virgo. Afflicti pro peccatis. a 6. Gant...Alleluia. Ave Maria. Ave Maria, see Beata Virgo, cuius viscera. Ave Maris. stella...vincla reis. Monstra. te esse Matrem. Virgo singularis. Vitam presta. Sit laus Deo...
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journal articles on: Virgo  - 146 results

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My Sister, Bride, and Mother: Aspects of Female Piety in Some Images of the Virgo Inter Virgines(1)
Journal article by Stanley E; Magistra, Vol. 4, 1998
Subjects: Females, Gender, Literature, Mysticism, Occult sciences, Parapsychology, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women
...Aspects of Female Piety in Some Images of the Virgo Inter Virgines(1) by Stanley E In 1537...historians. This is a painting of the "Virgo inter virgines," or "Virgin Among the...complete references regarding an image of the Virgo inter virgines, of which some forty painted...
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Humanism in Practice, Influence, and Oblivion
Journal article by Albert Rabil; Renaissance Quarterly, Vol. 54, 2001
Subjects: Books--Reviews, Forgotten Virgo: Humanism and Absolutism in Honore d'Urfe's L'Astree (Book)--Reviews, Humanism and Early Modern Philosophy (Book)--Reviews, Orations on Philosophy and Education (Book)--Reviews, Parody and the Praise of Folly (Book)--Reviews, Pierio Valeriano on the Ill Fortune of Learned Men: A Renaissance Humanist and His World (Book)--Reviews, Renaissance Humanism and the Papal Curia: Lapo da Castiglionchio the Younger's De curiae commodis (Book)--Reviews
...1 (pbk). Kathleen Wine. Forgotten Virgo: Humanism and Absolutism in Honore dUrfes...of humanism. Kathleen Wines Forgotten Virgo: Humanism and Absolutism in Honore dUrfes...place in the heavens as the constellation Virgo" (18). But it was through Virgil that...
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The Role of Japan in China's Economic Devolopment
Journal article by Jack G. Kaikati, George M. Sullivan, Katherine S. Virgo, John M. Virgo; Multinational Business Review, Vol. 4, 1996
The Role of Japan in Chinas Economic Devolopment by Jack G. Kaikati , George M. Sullivan , Katherine S. Virgo , John M. Virgo This paper reviews Japans economic relations with China in the pre-and post-Tiananmen era. More specifically...
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The Impact of Parental Attachment and Supervision on Fear of Crime among Adolescent Males
Journal article by David C. May, Lesa Rae Vartanian, Keri Virgo; Adolescence, Vol. 37, 2002
Subjects: Adolescent psychology--Research, Anxiety in teenagers--Research, Attachment behavior in children--Research, Fear in children--Research, Fear of crime--Research, Parent and child--Research, Parenting--Research
...adolescent males by David C. May , Lesa Rae Vartanian , Keri Virgo Despite recent reports that the crime rate has decreased, even...the data analyzed in this study. Lesa Rae Vartanian and Keri Virgo, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University...
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The Room of Maps at Caprarola, 1573-75
Journal article by Loren Partridge; The Art Bulletin, Vol. 77, 1995
Subjects: Art, Art history, Farnese, Alessandro, Italy, Maps, Mythology, Patronage, Renaissance period, Roman Catholic Church, Royalty
...oar of Argo points toward the scene of Virgo (Figs. 1 no. 8, 11); and Capella...are certainly the essence of the scene of Virgo (Figs. 1 no. 8, 11). As explained by Hyginus (Poet. Astr. 2.25): Virgo or Astraea lived at the time of the Golden...
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Ergo, We're Virgo
Magazine article by Julia Duin; Insight on the News, Vol. 16, October 16, 2000
Subjects: Astrology--Usage, Freemasons--Symbolism, Surveying--History, Washington, D.C.--Buildings, facilities, etc.
Ergo, Were Virgo by Julia Duin Washingtons stellar design...oriented the District of Columbia around Virgo. Every Aug. 10, an astrological event...angled triangle framing the constellation of Virgo. Washingtons founders deliberately aligned...
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Rude Awakening
Magazine article by Stephen Ashton; American Cinematographer, Vol. 77, March 1996
...Ashton THE FEATURE FILM DEBUT OF Clement Virgo, a writer/director who has been garnering...stark innercity life. At the same time, Virgo examines the interrelationships of his tales well-drawn protagonists. Virgo, a young Jamaican-Canadian, is a...
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Testing Astrological Predictions about Sex, Marriage, and Selfishness
Magazine article by Charles S. Reichardt; Skeptic, Vol. 15, 2010
Subjects: Astrology, Data collection, Firearm laws & regulations, Sample size, Signs, Studies
...contrast, those born under the sign of Virgo are said to engage in love making that...example, 5% of those born under the sign of Virgo report having sex four or more times per...conservative in temperament" (A) (L). Virgo - those born under the sign of Virgo tend...
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The Size and Age of the Universe
Magazine article by Neil de Grasse Tyson; Natural History, Vol. 104, February 1995
Subjects: Astrophysics, Universe
...degrees of the sky in the direction of the constellation Virgo. This Virgo cluster is the nearest of its size to our Local Group...individual stars among its members. The distance to Virgo is a crucial step because the distances to many clusters...
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Horoscope
Magazine article; Dance Magazine, Vol. 77, September 2003
Subjects: Dancers, Horoscopes
...some much-needed recreation, Cohorts: Virgo, Aquarius. Stay home and bake cookies...Gemini, Tell all secrets to e Scorpio. Virgo: August 25-September 22 Your Element...September three planets are in the sign of Virgo, making you good with schoolwork, optimistic...
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MY LIFE WITH HELLRAISER HURRICANE; Higgins' Pal John Virgo Lifts Lid on Snooker Great's Antics
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), January 24, 2011
...HELLRAISER HURRICANE; Higgins Pal John Virgo Lifts Lid on Snooker Greats Antics. Byline...hellraising life. In a new book, John Virgo tells of the stars rise and fall in the...hour flight from Canada to Manchester when Virgo became referee as Higgins came to blows...
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Virgo; Few Will Be Able to Resist Your Devilish Charms and Sparkling Sex Appeal
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), January 4, 2001
Subjects: Automobile industry, Automobiles, Saturn Corp.
Virgo; Few Will Be Able to Resist Your Devilish...Sparkling Sex Appeal. PERSONALITY MODEST Virgo, ruled by Mercury in his guise of technician...things done well. Within the soul of every Virgo is a genuine willingness to look at every...
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ASTROMANCE; VIRGO August 24 - September 23
Newspaper article by Frank Pilkington; Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland), February 9, 1997
ASTROMANCE; VIRGO August 24 - September 23. by Frank Pilkington...especially for health matters. So come on, Virgo. Loosen up and show the rest of the Zodiac...youll want it more and more! WOMAN IN LOVE Virgo women give everything - or nothing at all...
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LIFE WITH HELLRAISER HURRICANE; Higgins' Pal John Virgo Lifts the Lid on Snooker Great's Crazy Antics
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), January 24, 2011
...HELLRAISER HURRICANE; Higgins Pal John Virgo Lifts the Lid on Snooker Greats Crazy Antics...hellraising life. In a new book, John Virgo tells of the stars rise and fall in the...hour flight from Canada to Manchester when Virgo became referee as Higgins came to blows...
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Football: WHERE DID IT ALL GO GONG? ABERDEEN V CELTIC Virgo Needs Favour to Collect SPL Medal after Debut Season from Hell
Newspaper article; Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland), May 6, 2006
...DID IT ALL GO GONG? ABERDEEN V CELTIC Virgo Needs Favour to Collect SPL Medal after...sentiment in football when he plays Adam Virgo at some stage against Aberdeen tomorrow...medal. And Strachans generosity in giving Virgo a belated boost is patently obvious. Virgo...
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encyclopedia articles on: Virgo  - 12 results

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Virgo
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
VIRGO vur go Lat.,=the virgin, constellation...one of the constellations of the zodiac . Virgo is traditionally depicted as a maiden holding...magnitude. In 1936 a supernova was discovered in Virgo. A famous cluster of 2,500 galaxies...
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Spica
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
SPICA spi k , brightest star in the constellation Virgo ; Bayer designation Alpha Virginis; 1992 position R.A...the figure traditionally associated with the constellation Virgo. ____________________ Copyright 2009 Columbia...
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Libra
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...li Lat.,=the scales, southern constellation lying on the ecliptic (the suns apparent path through the heavens) between Virgo and Scorpius; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac . Sometimes depicted as a pair of scales, it is also known as...
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Constellations
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Australe Southern Triangle 16 65 Tucana Toucan 23 63 Ursa Major Large Bear 10 +48 Ursa Minor Small Bear 15 +73 Vela Sails 9 46 Virgo 1 Virgin 13 3 Volans Flying Fish 8 69 Vulpecula Little Fox 20 +25 Constellation English name Position R.A. (hours) DEC...
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Signs of the Zodiac
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Taurus The Bull Apr. 20 May 20 Gemini The Twins May 21 June 21 Cancer The Crab June 22 July 22 Leo The Lion July 23 Aug. 22 Virgo The Virgin Aug. 23 Sept. 22 Libra The Balance Sept. 23 Oct. 23 Scorpio The Scorpion Oct. 24 Nov. 21 Sagittarius The Archer...
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