a sails-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere near Carina

The constellation "The Sail"

Vela (IPA: , ) is a southern constellation, one of the four parts into which Argo Navis was split (the others being Carina, Puppis and Pyxis).

A daughter of Meru and Dharani

See velum.

Vela was the name of a group of satellites developed as the Vela Hotel element of Project Vela by the United States to monitor compliance with the 1963 Partial Test Ban Treaty by the Soviet Union, and other nuclear-capable states. It means vigil or "watch" in Spanish.

an organization in British Columbia that supports micro-boards -- non-profit organizations that support individuals

a ceremonial gathering where the women come together to show off their beauty and grace

a thin membrane or tissue