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==Etymology and History==
==Etymology and History==
The Lily was an emblem of France. In particular, in the time of Louis XIV this symbol was dedicated to the French king as the representative of the country.
The Lily was an emblem of France. In particular, in the time of Louis XIV this symbol was dedicated to the French king as the country's representative.


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
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== Reference ==
== Reference ==
Lacaille, N.L. de (1757) Astronomiae fundamenta novissimis Solis et stellarum observationibus stabilita Lutetiæ in collegio Mazarinæo et in Africa ad Caput Bonæ Spei peractis. p.233.
Lacaille, N.L. de (1757) Astronomiae fundamenta novissimis Solis et stellarum observationibus stabilita Lutetiæ in collegio Mazarinæo et in Africa ad Caput Bonæ Spei peractis. p.233.

Warner, D. J., (1979) ''Sky Explored: Celestial Cartography 1500–1800'', Alan R. Liss, Inc., New York / Theatrum Orbis Terrum Ltd., Amsterdam, p. 213.

Kanas. N., (2007) ''Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography'', Praxis, Chichester, p. 159.


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Revision as of 06:53, 14 June 2024

Augustin Royer (1679) introduced a new (now obsolete) constellation Lilium (The Lily), and named the star 39 Ari "The one north of Lily" in Latin: Lilii Borea.


Etymology and History

The Lily was an emblem of France. In particular, in the time of Louis XIV this symbol was dedicated to the French king as the country's representative.

Mythology

IAU Working Group Star Names

The name was applied to the 4.52 mag-star HR 824 (39 Ari) in the IAU-CSN.

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Reference

Lacaille, N.L. de (1757) Astronomiae fundamenta novissimis Solis et stellarum observationibus stabilita Lutetiæ in collegio Mazarinæo et in Africa ad Caput Bonæ Spei peractis. p.233.

Warner, D. J., (1979) Sky Explored: Celestial Cartography 1500–1800, Alan R. Liss, Inc., New York / Theatrum Orbis Terrum Ltd., Amsterdam, p. 213.

Kanas. N., (2007) Star Maps: History, Artistry, and Cartography, Praxis, Chichester, p. 159.