noun
Pyxis; the Compass Box
A small southern constellation introduced in the 18th century, representing a mariner's compass. Used in astronomical contexts.
らしんばん座は南半球で見られる星座です。
Pyxis is a constellation visible in the southern hemisphere.
Standard kana spelling for the constellation Pyxis.
Kanji spelling using 羅針盤 (compass) + 座 (constellation). Rarely used; the kana form is strongly preferred.
らしんばん (compass) is the instrument; らしんばん座 is the constellation named after it.
From 羅針盤 (らしんばん, 'compass') + 座 (ざ, 'constellation'). The constellation was named Pyxis Nautica by Lacaille in the 18th century, later shortened to Pyxis.