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Giausar 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 |
Giausar 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 56211 (λ Dra, HR 4434) in constellation Dra. |
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From the Persian word jauzahr, a technical term designating the nodes of the Moon's or any planet's orbit. Erroneously applied as a star name to λ Dra in recent times. |
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Revision as of 19:24, 18 June 2025
Giausar 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 56211 (λ Dra, HR 4434) in constellation Dra.
Etymology and History
From the Persian word jauzahr, a technical term designating the nodes of the Moon's or any planet's orbit. Erroneously applied as a star name to λ Dra in recent times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/02/01.
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.
