Sextans is a dim constellation located near the celestial equator, named after the astronomical sextant instrument.
记忆技巧
Visual Association
Imagine a 'sextant' (a navigation tool) in the shape of the letter 'X' (from 'Sextans') floating among stars. The 'X' marks the spot of this constellation in the sky.
Word Breakdown
Break 'Sextans' into 'Sex' + 'tans'. Think of 'six tans' (as in six sun-tanned sailors using a sextant to navigate). The constellation was named in the 17th century, linking it to maritime exploration.
例句
The faint constellation Sextans can be found between Leo and Hydra, though it requires a telescope to see clearly. (暗淡的六分仪座位于狮子座和长蛇座之间，但需用望远镜才能看清。)