Lilii Austrina
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Augustin Royer (1679) introduced a new (now obsolete) constellation Lilium (The Lily). Lacaille and named this star "The one north of Lily" in Latin: Lilii Borea.
Etymology and History
The Lily was an emblem of France. In particular, in the time of Louis XIV this symbol was dedicated to the French king as the representative of the country.
Mythology
IAU Working Group Star Names
As "Lilii Borea" has been applied to 39 Ari in 2017, the IAU discusses the parallel name in 2023/4.
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Reference
Lacaille, N.L. de (1757) Astronomiae fundamenta novissimis Solis et stellarum observationibus stabilita Lutetiæ in collegio Mazarinæo et in Africa ad Caput Bonæ Spei peractis. p.233.
