A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Select the first letter of the word from the list above to jump to appropriate section of the glossary. If the term you are looking for starts with a digit or symbol, choose the '#' link.   - D - dark cloud constellation Patterns formed by the absence of stars in regions of the Milky Way which have been interpreted as constellations by the Incas and some contemporary Andean villagers. A prime example is the Llama, between Scorpius and the Southern Cross. declination The celestial coordinate which corresponds to the angular distance of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator. Dogon The Dogon, who reside in the Western African nation of Mali, are a people with many legends about the celestial heavens. They mark the disappearance of Sirius from their skies (and the start of the rainy season) in June. Winter solstice starts their solar year. Dowth An astronomically-significant passage grave located near Newgrange in Ireland. Back to Top Please send all e-mails to: jehana@summerlands.com Created by Searles and Deborah O'Dubhain, Copyright 1996 by The Summerlands, Inc., All rights reserved Page last updated: 08/30/98 03:56 PM [FrontPage Include Component]