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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. |
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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. |
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Revision as of 06:50, 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 representative of the country.
Mythology
IAU Working Group Star Names
The name was applied to the 4.52 mag-star HR 824 (39 Ari) in the IAU-CSN.
Weblinks
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.
