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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 alpha is already named Altair, we choose this star (next to alpha) for placing the traditional name. |
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Revision as of 07:29, 1 June 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 alpha is already named Altair, we choose this star (next to alpha) for placing the traditional name.
