Egyptian (All Terms)

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
		Sun
		Moon
		Mercury
		Venus
		Mars
		Jupiter
		Saturn

Names of Stars and Constellations

Original	Language of Origin	Pronounce	English	Note
	Ramesside	Apdu	Bird	three star names certain: Banat net Apdu, Tep en Apdu Hetyt net Apdu, One uncertain: Iret net Apdu
		Irtentapdu
		Khambalia
		Piautos
		Polis