noun
Sextans; the Sextant
The constellation Sextans, a faint constellation near the celestial equator. Used in astronomical contexts.
六分儀座は、しし座のすぐ南にある小さな星座です。
Sextans is a small constellation just south of Leo.
Standard kanji spelling for the constellation Sextans.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; the first part is written in kana, which may be easier for learners.
From 六分儀 (ろくぶんぎ, 'sextant', the navigational instrument) + 座 (ざ, 'constellation'). Named after the instrument.