Ogma

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


Ogma
Asterism Info
Native
Ogma
Translation
a deity of eloquence, writing, and great physical strength in the Celtic mythologies
Position (2000)
Right ascension247.623409
Declination38.347311
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starOgma (8.16m)
exoplanets1 (Smertrios)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
Her

Ogma is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP 80838 (HD 149026) in constellation Her.

Etymology and History

Ogma was a deity of eloquence, writing, and great physical strength in the Celtic mythologies of Ireland and Scotland, and may be related to the Gallo-Roman deity "Ogmios".

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

Reference