Deneb Algedi
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Deneb Algedi 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 HIP107556 (δ Cap, HR 8322) in constellation Cap.
Etymology and History
"Tail of the Goat" in Arabic
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/02/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
