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"Antares" is a classical Greek name, found in the Almagest ([[Scorpius]]) |
"Antares" is a classical Greek name, found in the Almagest ([[Scorpius]]). From its ancient Greek name ἀντάρης, "like Ares", likening the red colour of this star to its planetary namesake (the Roman Mars), name occurs in the Almagest. Possibly the Greek name goes back to a Sumerian precursor [[AN.TA.GUB]] (as suggested by Horowitz). |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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=== Possible Babylonian root === |
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Horowitz ( ) suggested that the Greek name "anti ares" roots in a misunderstanding or pun from the Babylonian term [[AN.TA.GUB|<sup>mul</sup>AN.TA.GUB]], as GUB can also be read RE6. |
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==Mythology== |
==Mythology== |
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==IAU Working Group on Star Names== |
==IAU Working Group on Star Names== |
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The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in |
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2016. |
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 27 April 2025
"Antares" is a classical Greek name, found in the Almagest (Scorpius). From its ancient Greek name ἀντάρης, "like Ares", likening the red colour of this star to its planetary namesake (the Roman Mars), name occurs in the Almagest. Possibly the Greek name goes back to a Sumerian precursor mulAN.TA.GUB (as suggested by Horowitz).
Etymology and History
Possible Babylonian root
Horowitz ( ) suggested that the Greek name "anti ares" roots in a misunderstanding or pun from the Babylonian term mulAN.TA.GUB, as GUB can also be read RE6.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2016.
