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Alhena 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 |
Alhena 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 31681 (γ Gem, HR 2421) in constellation Gem. |
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Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-bana, possibly meaning "the Mark on the Neck of a Camel |
Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-bana, possibly meaning "the Mark on the Neck of a Camel", for γ and ξ Gem, or alternatively for γ, ξ, η, μ, and v Gem. |
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Latest revision as of 08:45, 18 June 2025
Alhena 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 31681 (γ Gem, HR 2421) in constellation Gem.
Etymology and History
Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-bana, possibly meaning "the Mark on the Neck of a Camel", for γ and ξ Gem, or alternatively for γ, ξ, η, μ, and v Gem.
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.
