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Saiph 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 |
Saiph 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 27366 (κ Ori, HR 2004) in constellation Ori. |
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From an abbreviation of the sci-A asterism name saif al-jabbar, the Giant's Sword |
From an abbreviation of the sci-A asterism name saif al-jabbar, the Giant's Sword", for η, c, θ, and ι Ori. Wrongly applied as a star name to κ Ori in recent times. |
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 18 June 2025
Saiph 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 27366 (κ Ori, HR 2004) in constellation Ori.
Etymology and History
From an abbreviation of the sci-A asterism name saif al-jabbar, the Giant's Sword", for η, c, θ, and ι Ori. Wrongly applied as a star name to κ Ori in recent times.
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.
