Alkarab

Alkarab is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP115623. (υ Peg, HR 8905) in constellation Peg.

Etymology and History

traditional Arabic name Al Karab, The Bucket-rope, was an asterism consisting of τ and υ Peg

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• Allen (1899, 329)