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Rigel 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 |
Rigel 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 24436 (β Ori, HR 1713) in constellation Ori. |
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From an abbrevation of its ind-A (and sci-A) name rijl al-jauza', the Foot of al-jauza' |
From an abbrevation of its ind-A (and sci-A) name rijl al-jauza', the Foot of al-jauza'". "Rigel" is one of the oldest Arabic star names applied in the West, from the end of the 10th century AD. |
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 18 June 2025
Rigel 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 24436 (β Ori, HR 1713) in constellation Ori.
Etymology and History
From an abbrevation of its ind-A (and sci-A) name rijl al-jauza', the Foot of al-jauza'". "Rigel" is one of the oldest Arabic star names applied in the West, from the end of the 10th century AD.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/06/30.
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.
