Illyrian

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Illyrian
Asterism Info
Native
Illyrians
Translation
a term Albanians proudly call themselves
Position (2000)
Right ascension143.938267
Declination34.780742
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starIllyrian (7.62m)
exoplanets(Arber)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
LMi

Illyrian 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 HIP 47087 (HD 82886) in constellation LMi.

Etymology and History

Historians largely believe that the Albanians are descendants of the Illyrians, a term Albanians proudly call themselves.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

Reference