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Algieba 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 |
Algieba 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 50583 (γ1 Leo, HR 4057) in constellation Leo. |
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Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-jabha "the Forehead |
Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-jabha "the Forehead", for ζ, γ, η, and α Leo, associated with the ind-A asterism al-asad. |
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Revision as of 08:38, 18 June 2025
Algieba 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 50583 (γ1 Leo, HR 4057) in constellation Leo.
Etymology and History
Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-jabha "the Forehead", for ζ, γ, η, and α Leo, associated with the ind-A asterism al-asad.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20.
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.
