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ひこぼし(hikoboshi) means "the male star", it is the common name of the star alpha Aquilae in Japan.
ひこぼし(hikoboshi) means "the male star", it is the common name of the star alpha Aquilae in Japan.


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==IAU Working Group Star Names==
==IAU Working Group Star Names==
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2023. Since alpha is already named Altair, we choose this star (next to alpha) for placing the traditional name.
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2023. Since '''α''' Aql is already named Altair and the name "Hikoboshi" is closely bound to this star, the IAU chose not to include it in the IAU-CSN. Applying this name to another star, won't be acceptable for the culture of origin.

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Latest revision as of 17:20, 19 September 2024

ひこぼし(hikoboshi) means "the male star", it is the common name of the star alpha Aquilae in Japan.

Etymology and History

Mythology

IAU Working Group Star Names

The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2023. Since α Aql is already named Altair and the name "Hikoboshi" is closely bound to this star, the IAU chose not to include it in the IAU-CSN. Applying this name to another star, won't be acceptable for the culture of origin.

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Reference