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Phecda 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 |
Phecda 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 58001 (γ UMa, HR 4554) in constellation UMa. |
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Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name fakhidh al-dubb al-akbar, "the Thigh of the Greater Bear |
Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name fakhidh al-dubb al-akbar, "the Thigh of the Greater Bear". |
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Latest revision as of 22:12, 18 June 2025
Phecda 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 58001 (γ UMa, HR 4554) in constellation UMa.
Etymology and History
Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name fakhidh al-dubb al-akbar, "the Thigh of the Greater Bear".
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.
