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Urania


 

This article discusses a Greek muse. For the chemical substance, see Yellowcake.

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In Greek mythology, Urania ("heavenly") was the muse of astronomy and astrology. She is usually depicted as having a globe in her left hand and a peg in the right.

Related Topics:
Greek mythology - Muse - Astronomy - Astrology

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Her name has been used to name astronomical observatories such as the Urania in Berlin, Vienna, Zurich and Antwerp and Uraniborg on the island of Hven.

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Astronomical observatories - Berlin - Vienna - Zurich - Antwerp - Uraniborg - Hven

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