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- 17:14, 20 May 2025 Sarin (hist | edit) [856 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sarin}} Sarin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is unknown. It is the name of HIP84379 (δ Her, HR 6410) in constellation Her. ==Etymology and History== Name of unknown etymology from the "Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso" of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář (1901-1965). It is probably a part of the body. The word probably is not of Semit's origin, ==Mythology== ==...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:14, 20 May 2025 Sargas (hist | edit) [1,517 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sargas}} Sargas is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Sumerian. It is the name of HIP86228 (θ Sco, HR 6553) in constellation Sco. ==Etymology and History== MUL.SHAR.GAZ, "mul" is the Sumerian designator for stars and constellations, "Shargaz" and "Sharur" are two weapons of Marduk (the city god of Babylon and highest god of the Babylonian pantheon after 1250 BCE)....") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:13, 20 May 2025 Sansuna (hist | edit) [772 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sansuna}} Sansuna is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Maltese. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, HAT-P-34) in constellation Sge. ==Etymology and History== Sansuna is the name of the mythological giant from traditional Maltese folk tales that carried the stones of the Gozo megalithic temples on her head. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The n...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:13, 20 May 2025 Sāmaya (hist | edit) [666 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sāmaya}} Sāmaya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Sinhalese. It is the name of HIP106824 (, HD 205739) in constellation PsA. ==Etymology and History== Sāmaya means peace in the Sinhalese language. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. ==Weblinks== * Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:13, 20 May 2025 Salm (hist | edit) [752 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Salm}} Salm 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 HIP115250 (τ Peg, HR 8880) in constellation Peg. ==Etymology and History== Bayer (1603) mentions three names: Markab, Sagma and its corruption Salma. Allen (1899, 329) considers the correct form "Salm", a Leathern Bucket. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adop...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:12, 20 May 2025 Saiph (hist | edit) [933 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saiph}} Saiph 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 HIP27366 (κ Ori, HR 2004) in constellation Ori. ==Etymology and History== From an abbreviation of the sci-A asterism name saif al-jabbar, the Giant's Sword," for η, c, θ, and ι Ori. Wrongly applied as a star name to κ Ori in recent times. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Na...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:12, 20 May 2025 Sagarmatha (hist | edit) [751 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sagarmatha}} Sagarmatha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nepali. It is the name of HIP56572 (, HD 100777) in constellation Leo. ==Etymology and History== Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for the highest peak in the world (also known as Mount Everest) and symbol of national pride of Nepal. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:11, 20 May 2025 Sadr (hist | edit) [608 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sadr}} Sadr 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 HIP100453 (γ Cyg, HR 7796) in constellation Cyg. ==Etymology and History== "Breast" in Arabic ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/08/21. ==Weblinks== * Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/ ==Reference== *References|Re...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:10, 20 May 2025 Sadalsuud (hist | edit) [1,000 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sadalsuud}} Sadalsuud 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 HIP106278 (β Aqr, HR 8232) in constellation Aqr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the Arabic lunar mansion name sa(d al-su(ud, for β and ξ Aqr, and 46 Cap. A possible meaning for the name is "the Luckiest of the Lucky (Stars)", but the exact historical conn...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:10, 20 May 2025 Sadalmelik (hist | edit) [972 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sadalmelik}} Sadalmelik 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 HIP109074 (α Aqr, HR 8414) in constellation Aqr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the Arabic name sa(d al-malik, for α and ο Aqr. A possible meaning for the name is "the Lucky (Stars) of the King", but the exact historical connections are unknown. ==Myth...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:10, 20 May 2025 Sadalbari (hist | edit) [978 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sadalbari}} Sadalbari 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 HIP112748 (μ Peg, HR 8684) in constellation Peg. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the ind-A name sa'd al-bari', for λ and μ Peg. A possible meaning for the name is "the Lucky (Stars) of the Excelling One," but the exact historical connections are unknown....") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:09, 20 May 2025 Sadachbia (hist | edit) [996 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sadachbia}} Sadachbia 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 HIP110395 (γ Aqr, HR 8518) in constellation Aqr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the Arabic lunar mansion name sa(d al-akhbiya, for γ, π, ζ and η Aqr. A possible meaning for the name is "the Lucky (Stars) of the Tents", but the exact historical connectio...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:08, 20 May 2025 Saclateni (hist | edit) [1,333 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saclateni}} Saclateni is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP23453 (ζ Aur, HR 1612) in constellation Aur. ==Etymology and History== Eta and Zeta Aurigae, the 8th and 9th stars of Auriga in the Almagest, were referred to as "the kids" - Eriphoi (Greek), Haedi (Latin), al-Jadayain (Arabic; al-Sufi). Hyginus (Poetica Astronomica, 2. 13) ment...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 17:08, 20 May 2025 Sabik (hist | edit) [1,075 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Sabik}} Sabik 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 HIP84012 (η Oph, HR 6378) in constellation Oph. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from its ind-A name al-sabiq, of uncertain meaning or connection. The name might mean literally "the Preceding One" or "the One Arriving First in a Race". Other sources give the name in the d...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:48, 20 May 2025 Rukbat (hist | edit) [866 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rukbat}} Rukbat 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 HIP95347 (α Sgr, HR 7348) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name rukbat al-rami, "the Archer's Knee". ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20. ==Webli...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:48, 20 May 2025 Ruchbah (hist | edit) [889 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ruchbah}} Ruchbah 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 HIP6686 (δ Cas, HR 403) in constellation Cas. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name rukbat dhat al-kursiy, "the Knee of the Lady of the Chair." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN o...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:48, 20 May 2025 Rotanev (hist | edit) [709 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rotanev}} Rotanev is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP101769 (β Del, HR 7882) in constellation Del. ==Etymology and History== Nicolaus Venator, responsible for 1814 star catalogue) ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12. ==Weblinks== * Website of the IAU WGSN: https://ex...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:47, 20 May 2025 Rosalíadecastro (hist | edit) [791 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rosaliadecastro}} Rosaliadecastro is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP81022 (, HD 149143) in constellation Oph. ==Etymology and History== Rosalia de Castro was a significant figure of Galician culture and prominent Spanish writer, whose pioneeting work often referenced the night and celestial objects. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:47, 20 May 2025 Rigil Kentaurus (hist | edit) [930 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rigil Kentaurus}} Rigil Kentaurus 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 HIP71683 (α Cen, HR 5459) in constellation Cen. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from its sci-A name rijl qanturis, "the Centaur's Foot". Today the name is occasionally seen abbreviated as "Rigil Kent." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:47, 20 May 2025 Rigel (hist | edit) [959 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rigel}} Rigel 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 HIP24436 (β Ori, HR 1713) in constellation Ori. ==Etymology and History== From an abbrevation of its ind-A (and sci-A) name rijl al-jauza', the Foot of al-jauza'." "Rigel" is one of the oldest Arabic star names applied in the West, from the end of the 10th century A.D. ==Mythology== ==I...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:45, 20 May 2025 Revati (रेवती) (hist | edit) [4,890 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Revati}} Revati is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Indian. It is the name of HIP5737 (ζ Psc, HR 361) in constellation Psc. ==Etymology and History== Revatī is a Hindu mother goddess, in Sanskrit written रेवती. It is also the name of the 27th nakshatra and specifically the star ζ Psc. The Sun passing this star designates the beginning of a new (solar)...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:45, 20 May 2025 Regulus (hist | edit) [1,401 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Regulus}} Regulus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP49669 (α Leo, HR 3982) in constellation Leo. ==Etymology and History== The name is a Latin translation of the ancient Greek name for this star: βασιλίσκος, "the (little) King" or "the Kingly One", which is a translation of the Sumerian name of the star: LUGAL (The King). T...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:44, 20 May 2025 Rastaban (hist | edit) [1,013 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rastaban}} Rastaban 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 HIP85670 (β Dra, HR 6536) in constellation Dra. ==Etymology and History== Applied with various spellings since medieval times, from the sci-A name ra's al-tinnin, "the Serpent's Head," for γ Dra. Transferred to β Dra in recent times (originally Ptolemy had γ Dra on the "head," an...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:43, 20 May 2025 Rasalhague (hist | edit) [902 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rasalhague}} Rasalhague 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 HIP86032 (α Oph, HR 6556) in constellation Oph. ==Etymology and History== Applied with various spellings since medieval times, from its sci-A name ra's al-bawwa', "the Head of the Serpent Collector." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:42, 20 May 2025 Rasalgethi (hist | edit) [896 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rasalgethi}} Rasalgethi 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 HIP84345 (α1 Her, HR 6406) in constellation Her. ==Etymology and History== Applied with various spellings since medieval times, from its sci-A name ra's al-jathi, "the Kneeler's Head." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 20...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:42, 20 May 2025 Rasalas (hist | edit) [1,117 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rasalas}} Rasalas 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 HIP48455 (μ Leo, HR 3905) in constellation Leo. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name ra's alasad (al-shamali), "(the Northern [Part] of) the Lion's Head." As originally applied, μ Leo was "Rasalasad Borealis" abbreviated in the fir...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:42, 20 May 2025 Rapeto (hist | edit) [662 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Rapeto}} Rapeto is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Malagasy. It is the name of HIP83547 (, HD 153950) in constellation Sco. ==Etymology and History== Rapeto is a giant creature from Malagasy tales. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. ==Weblinks== * Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 11:40, 20 May 2025 Ran (hist | edit) [704 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ran}} Ran is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of HIP16537 (ε Eri, HR 1084) in constellation Eri. ==Etymology and History== Ran is the Norse goddess of the sea, who stirs up the waves and captures sailors with her net. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15. ==Weblinks== *...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:38, 19 May 2025 Proxima Centauri (hist | edit) [911 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Proxima Centauri}} Proxima Centauri is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP70890 (α Cen, GJ 551) in constellation Cen. ==Etymology and History== Its recent Latin name meaning "the Nearest", as this component of the system is currently the nearest star to our solar system. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was ad...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:37, 19 May 2025 Propus (hist | edit) [910 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Propus}} Propus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIP29655 (η Gem, HR 2216) in constellation Gem. ==Etymology and History== Applied in Renaissance times from the Greek word πρόπους, "forward foot", used by Ptolemy in the Almagest in describing this star. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:36, 19 May 2025 Prima Hyadum (hist | edit) [853 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Prima Hyadum}} Prima Hyadum is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP20205 (γ Tau, HR 1346) in constellation Tau. ==Etymology and History== the Latin term occurs first in Flamsteed (1729) but is based on the Arabic idea to enumerate the stars in the cluster; in Arabic it was Awwal ad-Dabarān, The First of Dabarān (the group from which the...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:35, 19 May 2025 Praecipua (hist | edit) [773 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Praecipua}} Praecipua is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP53229 (46 LMi, HR 4247) in constellation LMi. ==Etymology and History== Piazzi (1814) in his star catalogue introduced this proper name for the star because Hevelius (1690) had added the adjective "praecipua" (Chief) as a description of this star. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Gr...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:35, 19 May 2025 Porrima (hist | edit) [923 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Porrima}} Porrima is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP61941 (γ Vir, HR 4825) in constellation Vir. ==Etymology and History== The name of a Roman goddess, one of several mythological names mentioned in connection with the constellation Virgo. Applied as a star name in recent times. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:35, 19 May 2025 Pollux (hist | edit) [946 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pollux}} Pollux is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIP37826 (β Gem, HR 2990) in constellation Gem. ==Etymology and History== This is the classical Latin form of its ancient Greek name Πολυδεύκης, a character in Greek mythology, the twin of Castor (α Gem). Reapplied in Renaissance times. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on S...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:34, 19 May 2025 Polis (hist | edit) [722 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Polis}} Polis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP89341 (μ Sgr, HR 6812) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== the term in Coptic means "a foal." It was originally used for stars in the bow of the Archer but was moved over time. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:34, 19 May 2025 Polaris (hist | edit) [1,173 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Polaris}} Polaris is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP11767 (α UMi, HR 424) in constellation UMi. ==Etymology and History== A Latin adjective meaning "of the pole" (related to the noun polus, "the pole"). Applied as a star name to α UMi in Renaissance times, it reflects the star's temporary proximity to the north celestial pole. ==My...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:34, 19 May 2025 Polaris Australis (hist | edit) [706 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Polaris Australis}} Polaris Australis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP104382 (σ Oct, HR 7228) in constellation Oct. ==Etymology and History== the term literally means "South Pole" and was first used for the star in the 18th century. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:32, 19 May 2025 Poerava (hist | edit) [808 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Poerava}} Poerava is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cook Islands Maori. It is the name of HIP116084 (, HD 221287) in constellation Tuc. ==Etymology and History== Poerava is the word in the Cook Islands Maori language for a large mystical black pearl of utter beauty and perfection. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IA...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:32, 19 May 2025 Pleione (hist | edit) [1,044 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pleione}} Pleione is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIP17851 (28 Tau, HR 1180) in constellation Tau. ==Etymology and History== These names were individually applied in Renaissance times from a family of characters in Greek mythology: Atlas, Pleione and their seven daughters, the Pleiades. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:32, 19 May 2025 Pipoltr (hist | edit) [764 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pipoltr}} Pipoltr is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is German. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (V1434 Her, TrES-3 Parent Star) in constellation Her. ==Etymology and History== In the local Triesenberg dialect of German, Pipoltr is a bright and visible butterfly, alluding to the properties of a star. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:30, 19 May 2025 Pipirima (hist | edit) [1,322 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pipirima}} Pipirima is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Tahitian. It is the name of HIP82545 (μ2 Sco, HR 6252) in constellation Sco. ==Etymology and History== There are many versions of a widespread Polynesian story of two children fleeing their uncaring parents to become two shining stars, the stars themselves being variously recorded as Castor and Pollux (α an...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:30, 19 May 2025 Pincoya (hist | edit) [766 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pincoya}} Pincoya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP88414 (, HD 164604) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== Pincoya is a female water spirit from southern Chilean mythology who is said to bring drowned sailors to the Caleuche so that they can live in the afterlife. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The nam...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:29, 19 May 2025 Piautos (hist | edit) [953 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Piautos}} Piautos is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP40881 (λ Cnc, HR 3268) in constellation Cnc. ==Etymology and History== piautos (πιαυτος) is a composition from Greek autos ("self") and Coptic pi- ("that") meaning "the same one". It occurred in a Coptic manuscript on lunar stations. Coptic is the ancient Egyptian language w...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:21, 19 May 2025 Phoenicia (hist | edit) [752 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phoenicia}} Phoenicia is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP99711 (V1703 Aql, HD 192263) in constellation Aql. ==Etymology and History== Phoenicia was an ancient thalassocratic civilisation of the Mediterranean that originated from the area of modern-day Lebanon. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:20, 19 May 2025 Pherkad (hist | edit) [892 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pherkad}} Pherkad 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 HIP75097 (γ UMi, HR 5735) in constellation UMi. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the singular form of the ind-A asterism name al-farqadan, "the Two Calves," for β and γ UMi. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGS...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:20, 19 May 2025 Phecda (hist | edit) [888 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phecda}} 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 HIP58001 (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...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:20, 19 May 2025 Phact (hist | edit) [930 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Phact}} Phact 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 HIP26634 (α Col, HR 1956) in constellation Col. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the Arabic word fakhita, "ring dove," used in connection with the constellation Cygnus in a Renaissance discussion of Arabic bird names. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:19, 19 May 2025 Petra (hist | edit) [720 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Petra}} Petra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-80) in constellation Aql. ==Etymology and History== Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage site. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. ==Weblink...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:19, 19 May 2025 Peacock (hist | edit) [871 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Peacock}} Peacock is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is English. It is the name of HIP100751 (α Pav, HR 7790) in constellation Pav. ==Etymology and History== Invented for The Air Almanac of the HM Nautical Almanac Office ==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:...") Tag: Disambiguation links
- 10:19, 19 May 2025 Parumleo (hist | edit) [750 bytes] Sushoff (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Parumleo}} Parumleo is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-32) in constellation Psc. ==Etymology and History== Parumleo is a modern Pseudo-Latin term with the intended meaning "little lion", symbolising Singapore's struggle for independence. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by t...") Tag: Disambiguation links
