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Galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 186 is a barred lenticular galaxy located 3.4 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered by Bindon Blood Stoney in 1852
NGC_186
Open cluster in the constellation Perseus
NGC 869 (also known as h Persei) is an open cluster of stars located around 7,460 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. The cluster is around
NGC_869
Galaxy in the constellation Hydra
galaxy NGC 3052 is part of the NGC 3091 group (also known as LGG 186), which includes at least 5 other galaxies: NGC 3091, NGC 3124, PGC 28926, MCG -3-26-6
NGC_3052
UGC Uppsala General Catalogue galaxy Lists of astronomical objects List of NGC objects List of IC objects "NED". NED–NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved
List_of_UGC_objects_(1-1000)
Emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
part of the nebula (a knot at its western edge) is separately classified as NGC 896, because it was the first part of the nebula to be discovered. The nebula's
Heart_Nebula
Globular cluster in the constellation Dorado
Clusters. II. NGC 1786". The Astronomical Journal. 144 (6): 186. arXiv:1210.5815. Bibcode:2012AJ....144..186K. doi:10.1088/0004-6256/144/6/186. Media related
NGC_1786
Galaxies in the constellation Corvus
The Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038/NGC 4039 or Caldwell 60/Caldwell 61) are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus. They
Antennae_Galaxies
This is a list of NGC objects 1–1000 from the New General Catalogue (NGC). The astronomical catalogue is composed mainly of star clusters, nebulae, and
List_of_NGC_objects_(1–1000)
Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
NGC 3198, also known as Herschel 146 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William
NGC_3198
Open cluster in the constellation Perseus
NGC 884 (also known as χ Persei) is an open cluster of stars located 7,640 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. It is the east component
NGC_884
Cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus
as Caldwell 33), whose brightest area is NGC 6992, trailing off farther south into NGC 6995 (together with NGC 6992 also known as "Network Nebula") and
Veil_Nebula
Open clusters in the constellation Perseus
Cluster, also known as Caldwell 14, consists of the open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884 (often designated h Persei and χ (chi) Persei, respectively), which
Double_Cluster
Galaxy in the constellations Cepheus & Cygnus
NGC 6946, sometimes referred to as the Fireworks Galaxy, is a grand design, face-on intermediate spiral galaxy with a small bright nucleus, whose location
NGC_6946
Galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis
NGC 2523B is a spiral galaxy located around 186 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. The discovery of this galaxy is credited
NGC_2523B
Galaxy group in Ursa Major and Camelopardalis
2004dj in NGC 2403 NGC 4236 from GALEX NGC 2366 from Hubble Space Telescope Galaxy NGC 2976 from Spitzer Space Telescope in infrared Galaxy NGC 2976 from
M81_Group
Emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, Sharpless 162, or Caldwell 11, is an H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies close
Bubble_Nebula
Star in the constellation Cygnus
Kepler-186 is a red dwarf star, located 177.5 parsecs (579 light years) away in the constellation of Cygnus. The star is slightly cooler than the Sun
Kepler-186
Galaxy in the constellation Sextans
UGCA 186. One supernova has been observed in NGC 2967: SN 2010fz (Type Ia, mag. 15.8) was discovered by Berto Monard [it] on 9 July 2010. List of NGC objects
NGC_2967
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 7027, also known as the Jewel Bug Nebula or the Magic Carpet Nebula, is a very young and dense planetary nebula located around 3,000 light-years (920
NGC_7027
Emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia
NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky
NGC_281
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 17, also known as NGC 34, is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It is the result of a merger between two disk galaxies, resulting in a recent
NGC_17
galaxies. List of NGC objects (1–1000) List of NGC objects (1001–2000) List of NGC objects (2001–3000) List of NGC objects (3001–4000) List of NGC objects (4001–5000)
List_of_NGC_objects
Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 846 (also known as NGC 847) is a barred spiral galaxy located around 235 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. NGC 846 was discovered
NGC_846
Open cluster in the constellation Cepheus
NGC 7380 is a young open cluster of stars in the northern circumpolar constellation of Cepheus, discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787. The surrounding
NGC_7380
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 6826 (also known as Caldwell 15) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is commonly referred to as the "Blinking Planetary"
NGC_6826
Bipolar planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6302 (also known as the Bug Nebula, Butterfly Nebula, or Caldwell 69) is a bipolar type planetary nebula in the constellation Scorpius. The structure
NGC_6302
Galaxy in the constellation Sculptor
to those of NGC 534, NGC 546 and NGC 549. "NGC 544". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 5 November 2023. "NGC 544 - seds"
NGC_544
Emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Crescent Nebula (also known as NGC 6888, Caldwell 27, Sharpless 105) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, about 5000 light-years away
Crescent_Nebula
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
"Revised NGC Data for NGC 6842". Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas NGC Objects: NGC 6800 - 6849". "Planetary Nebula NGC 6842". "Planetary Nebula NGC 6842
NGC_6842
Emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest
North_America_Nebula
Galaxy in the constellation Hydra
NGC 3052, NGC 3091, UGCA 185, and MCG -03-26-006. Other nearby galaxies include NGC 2989, NGC 3028, NGC 3072, NGC 3076, NGC 3085, and NGC 3096. NGC 4622
NGC_3124
Galaxy in the constellation Triangulum
NGC 785 is an elliptical galaxy located around 217 million light-years away in the constellation Triangulum. NGC 785 was discovered in 1876 by Édouard
NGC_785
Catalogue of 245 star clusters compiled By British astronomer Philibert Jacques Melotte
2020-06-26. "ngc 1857". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2192". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2215". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-06-26. "ngc 2243". sim-id
Melotte_catalogue
Astronomical catalogue of deep sky objects
of Stars (abbreviated NGC) is an astronomical catalogue of deep-sky objects compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888. The NGC contains 7,840 objects
New_General_Catalogue
Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 21 is a member of the NGC 7831 group (also known as LGG 1), which contains at least 18 galaxies, including NGC 13, NGC 19, NGC 20, NGC 39, NGC 43
NGC_21
Emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6334 is a massive emission nebula and star-forming region located in the constellation Scorpius. It is colloquially known as the Cat's Paw Nebula
NGC_6334
Emission nebula in the constellation Orion
comprises three NGC nebulae, NGC 1973, NGC 1975, and NGC 1977 that are divided by darker nebulous regions. It also includes the open cluster NGC 1981. The brightest
Sh_2-279
Galaxy in the constellation of Cetus
NGC 635 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Cetus about 626 million light years from the Milky Way. NGC 635 was discovered by the American
NGC_635
Star cluster in the Cygnus constellation
NGC 7031 is a small open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on September 21
NGC_7031
Star cluster in the Cygnus constellation
NGC 7093 is an open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. It was discovered by John Herschel on September 19, 1829. It is located at a distance
NGC_7093
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 895 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located around 98 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. NGC 895 was discovered November 28, 1856 by
NGC_895
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 555 is a lenticular galaxy located around 479 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. NGC 555 was discovered in 1886 by the American astronomer
NGC_555
Emission nebula in the constellation Monoceros
Catalogue (NGC) designations: NGC 2237 – Part of the nebulous region (Also used to denote whole nebula) NGC 2238 – Part of the nebulous region NGC 2239 –
Rosette_Nebula
Galaxy in the constellation Sculptor
NGC 300 (also known as Caldwell 70 or the Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor. It was discovered on 5 August 1826
NGC_300
Emission nebula and star cluster in the constellation Vulpecula
NGC 6820 is an emission nebula that surrounds the much smaller open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula. Messier 27 is found three degrees to the east, and
NGC_6820_and_NGC_6823
Reflection nebula in the constellation Cygnus
reflection/emission nebula and Caldwell object in the constellation Cygnus. The NGC description refers to IC 5146 as a cluster of 9.5 mag stars involved in a
IC_5146
Constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
(NGC 6913) is an open cluster over 5000 light-years distant, just south of the central bright star Gamma Cygni. Another open cluster in Cygnus is NGC 6910
Cygnus_(constellation)
Supernova remnant in the constellation of Cygnus
+30° 35′ 43″. As the westernmost NGC object in the nebula (first in right ascension), its number is sometimes used as an NGC identifier for the nebula as
Cygnus_Loop
Radio galaxy in the constellation Centaurus
Centaurus A (also known as NGC 5128 or Caldwell 77) is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James
Centaurus_A
Peculiar galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
(December 1973), "Differential Colors of NGC 7625", Astrophysical Journal, 186: 445–458, Bibcode:1973ApJ...186..445L, doi:10.1086/152511. Lynds, B. T.;
NGC_7625
Emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius
NGC 6357 is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars shielded by dark discs of gas, and young
NGC_6357
Young dwarf galaxy
been around for billions of years. POX 186 appears near the star Spica, the brightest star in Virgo. "Results for NGC 7582". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
POX_186
Open cluster in the constellation Serpens
constellation of Serpens. Alternatively, it is catalogued as Messier 16, M16, or NGC 6611, and sometimes referred to as the Star Queen Nebula. This cluster discovered
Eagle_Nebula
Open cluster in the constrellation Hydrus
NGC 602 is a young, bright open cluster of stars located in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a satellite galaxy to the Milky Way. It was discovered on
NGC_602
Intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Sculptor
Sculptor Galaxy (also known as the Silver Coin Galaxy, Silver Dollar Galaxy, NGC 253, or Caldwell 65) is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation
Sculptor_Galaxy
Emission nebula in the constellation Orion
emission nebula in the constellation Orion. Alternatively, it is designated as NGC 2024 and Sh2-277. It is about 1350 light-years away. At that distance, the
Flame_Nebula
Star forming region in the constellation Cepheus
NGC 7822, also known as the Question Mark Nebula, is a young star forming complex in the constellation of Cepheus. The complex encompasses the emission
NGC_7822
Elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Sculptor
of NGC objects (1–1000) "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0409. Retrieved September 2, 2016. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 400
NGC_409
Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cetus
Results for NGC 0168. Retrieved 2016-09-02. "NGC 168". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 150 - 199"
NGC_168
Galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
NGC 1 is an intermediate spiral galaxy of the morphological type Sbc, located in the constellation of Pegasus. It was discovered on 30 September 1861
NGC_1
Star cluster in the Cygnus constellation
NGC 7050 is an open cluster located in the Cygnus constellation. It is situated north of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible
NGC_7050
Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Triangulum
NGC 805 is a lenticular galaxy approximately 194 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Triangulum. It was discovered by German astronomer
NGC_805
H II region inside the Triangulum Galaxy
NGC 604 is a supergiant H II region inside the Triangulum Galaxy. It was discovered by William Herschel on September 11, 1784. It is among the largest
NGC_604
Galaxy in the constellation Sculptor
NGC 55, also known as the String of Pearls Galaxy, is a Magellanic type barred spiral galaxy located about 6.5 million light-years away in the constellation
NGC_55
Galaxy in constellation Andromeda
discovered in NGC 304 on 22 February 2021. "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0304. Retrieved September 2, 2016. "NGC 304". SIMBAD. Centre
NGC_304
Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 891 is an edge-on unbarred spiral galaxy about 30 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. Alternatively, it known as Caldwell 23
NGC_891
Galaxies in the constellation Cetus
NGC 235 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Cetus. Its companion, PGC 2570, appears in the line of sight of NGC 235, but has no relation with
NGC_235
Hydrogen cloud in the constellation Triangulum
NGC 595 is a massive H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy. It was discovered by Heinrich Ludwig d'Arrest on October 1, 1864 and is one of the biggest
NGC_595
Open cluster in the constellation Cepheus
NGC 188 (also known as Caldwell 1 or the Polarissima Cluster) is an open cluster in the constellation Cepheus. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1825
NGC_188
Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Tucana
440, NGC 484, IC 1649, and four from the ESO catalogue. One supernova has been observed in NGC 466: SN 2025rib (Type Ia-91bg-like, mag. 18.186) was discovered
NGC_466
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 47 (also known as NGC 58, MCG -1-1-55, IRAS00119-0726 and PGC 967) is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus, discovered in 1886 by Ernst
NGC_47
Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 516 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation of Pisces. It was discovered on September 25, 1862, by Heinrich d'Arrest. List of NGC objects
NGC_516
Galaxy in the constellation Perseus
Seligman, Courtney. "NGC Objects: NGC 100-149-NGC 137". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 10 May 2016. "NED results for the object NGC 0137". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic
NGC_137
Reflection nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 6914 is a reflection nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus, and was discovered by Édouard Stephan on
NGC_6914
Galaxy in the constellation Aries
NGC 772 is a large unbarred spiral galaxy approximately 106 million light-years away in the constellation Aries. Alternatively, it is known as Arp 78
NGC_772
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 7008 (PK 93+5.2), also known as the Fetus Nebula, is a planetary nebula with a diameter of approximately 1 light-year located at a distance of 2800
NGC_7008
Dwarf galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
NGC 5477 is a dwarf galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major, 20 million light years away from Earth. It was discovered on April 14, 1789, by
NGC_5477
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
Results for NGC 0177. Retrieved 2016-09-02. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 150 - 199". Cseligman. Retrieved September 3, 2016. Media related to NGC 177 at
NGC_177
Open cluster in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 7063 is an open cluster in Cygnus. It was discovered on August 19, 1828, by John Herschel. It is located near to the star 69 Cygni. The cluster was
NGC_7063
Open cluster in the constellation Cygnus
Media related to NGC 6819 at Wikimedia Commons NGC 6819 at SEDS NGC 6819 at Silicon Owl NGC 6819 at Messier45[permanent dead link] NGC 6819 on WikiSky:
NGC_6819
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Triangulum
NGC 684 is a spiral galaxy approximately 135 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Triangulum. It was discovered by William Herschel
NGC_684
Galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 505 is a lenticular galaxy approximately 234 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Pisces. It was discovered by German astronomer
NGC_505
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces
galaxies List of spiral galaxies "Revised NGC Data for NGC 472". spider.seds.org. Retrieved September 11, 2017. "NGC 472". Retrieved September 11, 2017. "Your
NGC_472
Planetary nebula in the constellation Cygnus
NGC 7048 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star to the lower left of the nebula is a magnitude 10.5 star, designated TYC
NGC_7048
Lenticular galaxy in Pisces
Seligman, Courtney. "NGC Objects: NGC 100-149-NGC 141". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 29 May 2016. "NED results for the object NGC 0141". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic
NGC_141
Galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 509 is a lenticular galaxy approximately 87 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Pisces. It was discovered by German astronomer
NGC_509
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
NGC 15 is a spiral galaxy located in the Pegasus constellation. It was discovered by Albert Marth on October 30, 1864. NGC 14 NGC 16 PGC NGC List of NGC
NGC_15
Open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia
List of NGC objects (1–1000) Cassiopeia (constellation) "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0366. Retrieved September 2, 2016. "NGC 366"
NGC_366
Spiral galaxy in Andromeda
NGC 169 is an unbarred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on September 18, 1857, by R. J. Mitchell. NGC 169 has a
NGC_169
Star in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 464 is a double star located in the Andromeda constellation. It was discovered in 1882 by Wilhelm Tempel. Roman, Nancy G. (1987). "Identification
NGC_464
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
for NGC 0286. Retrieved September 2, 2016. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 250 - 299". Cseligman. Retrieved October 16, 2016. Media related to NGC 286
NGC_286
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus
members: NGC 173, NGC 196, NGC 201, NGC 237 and 1 possible member: NGC 197. It is also considered part of HCG 7 along with NGC 201, NGC 196, and NGC 197.
NGC_192
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 139 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on August 29, 1864, by the German astronomer Albert Marth. "NED results
NGC_139
Spiral galaxy in the constellation of Sculptor
NGC 438 is an intermediate spiral galaxy of type (R')SAB(s)b: located in the constellation Sculptor. It was discovered on September 1, 1834, by John Herschel
NGC_438
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 191 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on November 28, 1785, by William Herschel. NGC 191 is currently interacting
NGC_191
Lenticular galaxy in the Andromeda constellation
including NGC 13, NGC 19, NGC 21, NGC 39, NGC 43, NGC 7805, NGC 7806, NGC 7819, and NGC 7836. NGC 19 NGC 21 NGC List of NGC objects (1–1000) List of NGC objects
NGC_20
Emission nebula in the constellation Tucana
William Herschel. NGC 248 is about 60 light-years long and 20 light-years wide.[citation needed] List of NGC objects Frommert, Hartmut. "NGC 248". spider.seds
NGC_248
Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 184 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on October 6, 1883, by Édouard Stephan. NGC List of NGC objects (1–1000)
NGC_184
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 145, also known as Arp 19, is a barred spiral galaxy in Cetus, notable for its three spiral arms. "VizieR Detailed Page". "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic
NGC_145
H II region in the constellation Triangulum
NGC 592 is an H II region type emission nebula located in the Triangulum galaxy (M33) and thus in the constellation of Triangulum. The nebula contains
NGC_592
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NGC 186
NGC 186
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Eddings. This is a common name in TX, NC, and FL.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Newborn. This name occurs frequently in NC.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name NGOC BICH means "precious jade."
Surname or Lastname
German and Dutch
German and Dutch : nickname from Middle High German nac, nacke, Middle Dutch necke ‘neck’, perhaps denoting someone with a stiff neck, in either the literal or figurative sense.English : from the Old Norse personal name Hnaki.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Axsom. This name is concentrated in NC.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Marshburn.Edward Mashburn came from London to Onslow Co., NC, in 1698.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. In the U.S., this is a predominantly a southern name, with large concentrations in NC, SC, and GA.
Surname or Lastname
English (County Durham)
English (County Durham) : variant of Harts. In the U.S. this name is concentrated in NC.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name HÙNG means "heroic."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Waite.Thomas Wait came to MA from England in 1634. Samuel Wait (1789–1867), a Baptist clergyman, was born in White Creek, NY, organized Baptists in NC and helped found what became Wake Forest College (1838).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Cragg.Probably a respelling of German Grag, a nickname for a person with gray hair, from Middle Low German grÄge ‘gray’. This name is found predominantly in NC.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of London. This is a predominantly southern name in the U.S., found mainly in NC, SC, GA, and TX.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a patronymic (meaning ‘son of the butler’) from Burl.Aaron Burleson emigrated from England to NC in 1726.
Boy/Male
English
Lord.
Female
Chinese
beauty-august.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name CÔNG means "skillful; industrious."
Surname or Lastname
English (mostly East Anglia)
English (mostly East Anglia) : unexplained.Vietnamese (Ông) : unexplained.Chinese : variant of Wang 1.Indonesian : unexplained.Filipino : unexplained.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name NGOC means "precious gem."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Romanian, Swedish
Lord; People of Victory; Victorious Person; Diminutive of Dominick
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic meaning ‘son of Robert’, common in central England (see Dobb).Arthur Dobbs (1689–1765) was born at Castle Dobbs, Co. Antrim, Ireland. In 1745 he purchased 400,000 acres of land in NC and was selected as governor in 1754. He married twice and his second wife, wed when he was age 73, was a girl in her teens from NC.
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n.
An arbitrary fixed date, for which the elements used in computing the place of a planet, or other heavenly body, at any other date, are given; as, the epoch of Mars; lunar elements for the epoch March 1st, 1860.
n.
One of the legal tender notes of the United States; -- first issued in 1862, and having the devices on the back printed with green ink, to prevent alterations and counterfeits.
n.
An association of farmers, designed to further their interests, aud particularly to bring producers and consumers, farmers and manufacturers, into direct commercial relations, without intervention of middlemen or traders. The first grange was organized in 1867.
a.
Having a quality imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng (see Guide to Pronunciation, // 20, 208); characterized by resonance in the nasal passage; as, a nasal vowel; a nasal utterance.
n.
One of a group of shooting stars which appear yearly about the 10th of August, and cross the heavens in paths apparently radiating from the constellation Perseus. They are beleived to be fragments once connected with a comet visible in 1862.
a.
Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng; sonant; intonated; voiced. See Voice, and Vowel, also Guide to Pronunciation, // 199-202.
v. t.
To prick; to st?ng.
a.
Full of spirit of life; effervesc/ng, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.
n.
A term used differently by different authorities; -- by some as equivalent to fricative, -- that is, as including all the continuous consonants, except the nasals m, n, ng; with the further exception, by others, of the liquids r, l, and the semivowels w, y; by others limited to f, v, th surd and sonant, and the sound of German ch, -- thus excluding the sibilants, as well as the nasals, liquids, and semivowels. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 197-208.
n.
One who is insolvent; as insolvent debtor; -- in England, before 1861, especially applied to persons not traders.
n.
A name designating an adherent to the cause of the States which attempted to withdraw from the Union (1860-1865).
n.
An adventurer; -- a term of contempt for a Northern man seeking private gain or political advancement in the southern part of the United States after the Civil War (1865).
n.
A governor or viceroy; -- a title granted in 1867 by the sultan of Turkey to the ruler of Egypt.
n.
A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (known to foreigners as Tycoons) became finally the virtual rulers of Japan. The title was abolished in 1867.
n.
Hence, one of a body of soldiers who adopt the dress and drill of the Zouaves, as was done by a number of volunteer regiments in the army of the United States in the Civil War, 1861-65.
n. pl.
Five-twenty bonds of the United States (bearing six per cent interest), issued in 1862, '64, and '65, redeemable after five and payable in twenty years.
n.
The International; an abbreviated from of the title of the International Workingmen's Association, the name of an association, formed in London in 1864, which has for object the promotion of the interests of the industrial classes of all nations.
n. pl.
An order of curious parasitic worms found on crinoids. The body is short and disklike, with four pairs of suckers and five pairs of hook-bearing parapodia on the under side. N () the fourteenth letter of English alphabet, is a vocal consonent, and, in allusion to its mode of formation, is called the dentinasal or linguanasal consonent. Its commoner sound is that heard in ran, done; but when immediately followed in the same word by the sound of g hard or k (as in single, sink, conquer), it usually represents the same sound as the digraph ng in sing, bring, etc. This is a simple but related sound, and is called the gutturo-nasal consonent. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 243-246.
a.
Of or pertaining to the government of the eleven Southern States of the United States which (1860-1865) attempted to establish an independent nation styled the Confederate States of America; as, the Confederate congress; Confederate money.
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