Xuanyuan
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Xuanyuan
Xuanyuan, The Yellow Emperor, is a Chinese constellation in the area of Leo and Lynx.
Etymology & History of the term
The Yellow Emperor is a legendary figure in China. It is unknown whether or not the "persona" goes back to a real ruler of the country or is completely invented.
In the 20th century, this figure was made a symbol for the creator of the state of China and bringer of civilization.
Historical Maps
As one of the oldest Chinese constellations, Xuanyuan is depicted on many historical star charts from China.
Identification of stars
| Rufus and Tien (1945) | HO (1962) | SUN Shuwei | SUN & Kistemaker | Boshun Yang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| determinative star of X. | alf Leo | alf Leo | alf Leo | alf Leo | |
| 4th star of X. | alf Lyn | ||||
| Cifei | alf Lyn |
Preserved Images
constellation Xuanyuan on the Suzhou Star Chart (retrieved from https://www.chinesehsc.org/zoomify/suzhou_planisphere.html)
Xuanyuan on the Korean Star Chart (CC BY SA 4.0 ThULB 2014)
