noun
Chinese "Tail" constellation
Rare astronomical term; one of the 28 traditional Chinese lunar mansions. Also known as 尾宿 (びしゅく).
See also: 尾 (び)
足垂れ星は二十八宿の一つで、尾宿にあたる。
Ashitareboshi is one of the 28 mansions, corresponding to the Tail constellation.
More common modern term for the same Chinese constellation.
The name literally means 'dangling leg star', likely from the shape of the constellation in Chinese star maps. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.