Sceptrum

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Sceptrum is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 21594 (53 Eri, HR 1481) in constellation Eri.

Etymology and History

From the obsolete constellation Sceptrum Brandenburgicum.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/06/30.

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