Astronomical term for the Big Dipper asterism. Cross-referenced with 北斗七星.
See also: 北斗七星
七曜星 is sometimes used as another name for the Big Dipper.
the seven luminaries
Refers to the seven classical celestial bodies: sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Related to 七曜 (しちよう).
See also: 七曜
七曜星 refers to the sun, moon, and the five planets.
Compound of 七曜 (しちよう, 'seven luminaries') and 星 (せい, 'star'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in classical astronomical contexts.