とも座ざ

noun

Puppis (constellation); the Poop Deck

Astronomical term for the constellation Puppis, representing the stern of the mythical ship Argo. The name とも座 literally means 'stern seat'.

• とも座ざは、アルゴ座ざの一いち部ぶだった星せい座ざです。

  Puppis is a constellation that was once part of Argo Navis.

• 冬ふゆの夜よ空ぞらで、とも座ざの明あかるい星ほしを探さがしてみましょう。

  Let's look for the bright stars of Puppis in the winter night sky.