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Alchiba 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 |
Alchiba 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 HIP 59199 (α Crv, HR 4623) in constellation Crv. |
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From the ind-A asterism name al-khibāʾ, “the Tent”, for β, γ, δ and ε Crv. Wrongly applied as a star name to α Crv in recent times. |
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Latest revision as of 08:33, 18 June 2025
Alchiba 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 HIP 59199 (α Crv, HR 4623) in constellation Crv.
Etymology and History
From the ind-A asterism name al-khibāʾ, “the Tent”, for β, γ, δ and ε Crv. Wrongly applied as a star name to α Crv in recent times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.
