Arcturus: Difference between revisions
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(Created page with "An ancient Greek name, meaning "The Guard". ==Etymology and History== ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 202x. As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN. == Weblinks == * == Reference == * References (general) * References (early modern) * Ian R...") Tag: Disambiguation links |
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[[File:Arcturus 20250427 220146.mp4|thumb|Arcturus is a reddish star, yet it twinkles in many colours - even when high above the horizon and in a rather dark landscape.]] |
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==IAU Working Group on Star Names== |
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* [[References|References (general)]] |
* [[References|References (general)]] |
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* [[References (Medieval and Early Modern)|References (early modern)]] |
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* Ian Ridpath's website ([http://ianridpath.com/startales Star Tales] ) |
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Latest revision as of 20:49, 27 April 2025
An ancient Greek name, meaning "The Guard".
Etymology and History
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2016.
