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Antares

Ἀντάρης

From Greek Antares, formed from anti-, "rival to", and Ares, the god of war: read as "rival of Ares".

Meaning and origin

Antares marks the heart of the constellation Scorpius and is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

How to pronounce Antares

Greekan-dah-REES /anˈdaris/

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