Mira
The origin and history of Mira.
Etymology
The star was named by astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1662, from Latin mirus ("wonderful").
Class of 1662
Mira first entered the language around 1662.
See the full Class of 1662 →The origin and history of Mira.
The star was named by astronomer Johannes Hevelius in 1662, from Latin mirus ("wonderful").
Mira first entered the language around 1662.
See the full Class of 1662 →