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Algenib 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 |
Algenib 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 1067 (γ Peg, HR 39) in constellation Peg. |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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From the sci-A name al-janb, "the Side |
From the sci-A name al-janb, "the Side", for α Per. Wrongly transferred to γ Peg in Renaissance times. |
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==Mythology== |
==Mythology== |
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Latest revision as of 08:37, 18 June 2025
Algenib 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 1067 (γ Peg, HR 39) in constellation Peg.
Etymology and History
From the sci-A name al-janb, "the Side", for α Per. Wrongly transferred to γ Peg in Renaissance times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/06/30.
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.
