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[[File:Arcturus 20250427 220146.mp4|thumb|Arcturus is a reddish star, yet it twinkles in many colours - even when high above the horizon and in a rather dark landscape.]] |
[[File:Arcturus 20250427 220146.mp4|thumb|Arcturus is a reddish star, yet it twinkles in many colours - even when high above the horizon and in a rather dark landscape.]]Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIP69673 (α Boo, HR 5340) in constellation Boo. |
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An ancient Greek name, meaning "The Guard". |
An ancient Greek name, meaning "The Guard". |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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===Spelling Variants=== |
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* Arkturus, Arkturos (closer to the Greek original) |
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==Mythology== |
==Mythology== |
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Revision as of 17:46, 17 May 2025
Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIP69673 (α Boo, HR 5340) in constellation Boo.
An ancient Greek name, meaning "The Guard".
Etymology and History
Spelling Variants
- Arkturus, Arkturos (closer to the Greek original)
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2016.
