heliacally (Meaning)
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heliacally (adv.)
In a heliacal manner.
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heliacally Sentence Examples
- The star Sirius rose heliacally just before dawn, marking the start of the ancient Egyptian calendar year.
- In many ancient cultures, the heliacal rising of certain stars was used as a signal for religious festivals.
- The heliacal setting of the Pleiades in April was considered a harbinger of the rainy season in Mesopotamia.
- During the Babylonian era, the heliacal rising of the planet Venus was an auspicious sign for the king.
- Mayan astronomers observed the heliacal rising and setting of the sun to determine the length of the year.
- The Inca used the heliacal rising of the star Capella to mark the beginning of their new year.
- Modern astronomers still rely on heliacal observations to study the rotation of the Earth.
- The heliacal rising of Mercury can be used to determine the planet's synodic period.
- By observing the heliacal rising of Mars, scientists can measure the planet's orbital eccentricity.
- The heliacal cycle of Venus provides astronomers with valuable information about the planet's atmosphere.
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In a heliacal manner.
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The star Sirius rose heliacally just before dawn, marking the start of the ancient Egyptian calendar year.
In many ancient cultures, the heliacal rising of certain stars was used as a signal for religious festivals.
The heliacal setting of the Pleiades in April was considered a harbinger of the rainy season in Mesopotamia.
During the Babylonian era, the heliacal rising of the planet Venus was an auspicious sign for the king.
