These are the names of 2 constellations (of stars)
2007-01-20 13:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by Nicolette 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Formed by La Caille, 1752, from stars between Columba and Eridanus. The word is ambiguous, in Latin caelum means both "the heavens" and "birin"; which is an instrument used for engraving on copper and fine metals. It is this instrument that La Caille had in mind when he named the constellation. The modern translation of Caela Scuiptoris, the Sculptor's Tools, and Scalptorium is usually given as "chisel," which is not quite accurate. If "chisel" were meant, then the constellation should be called "Scalprum".
2007-01-20 13:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by pie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The word is ambiguous, in Latin caelum means both "the heavens" and "birin"; which is an instrument used for engraving on copper and fine metals and Scalptorium is usually given the meaning as "chisel," which is not quite accurate. If "chisel" were meant, then the constellation should be called "Scalprum"
2007-01-20 22:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by I want to help 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
caelum is heaven or chisel
I don't know scalptorium, sorry
2007-01-20 21:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by davieboy104 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-20 21:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋