Egyptian (All Terms)
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
The ancient Egypts are one of the oldest documented cultures, they settled in Northeast Africa and formed first structures like cities and states. Their early astronomical practices are not well documented, but here we try to give a glance on the known terms and the late names as used today within the IAU.
Solar System Names
| Traditional Terms | Transliteration | English | commentary |
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Names of Stars and Constellations
| Original | Language of Origin | Pronounce | English | Note |
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| Alto pina ch'aska | " star which is already high" [i.e., in the zenith] | A 1st and 2nd magnitude star or planet in the "zenith" at midnight |
