Camelopardalis - Revision history

IanRidpath: /* Etymology and History */ Typo

2026-02-26T23:41:46Z

Etymology and History: Typo

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:41, 26 February 2026
Line 11:		Line 11:
	Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.		Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.

	In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term ~~“Cameloparalis”~~ used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).		In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Camelopardalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).
	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
	<ref name=":1">Hoffmann, Susanne M. Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam. Franckh Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2021</ref>Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.		<ref name=":1">Hoffmann, Susanne M. Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam. Franckh Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2021</ref>Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.

Sushoff: /* Mythology / Religion */

2026-02-26T19:22:20Z

Mythology / Religion

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:22, 26 February 2026
Line 13:		Line 13:
	In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).		In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).
	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
	<ref>Hoffmann, Susanne M. Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam. Franckh Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2021</ref>Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.		<ref name=":1">Hoffmann, Susanne M. Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam. Franckh Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2021</ref>Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.

	===== Petrus Plancius (...) =====		===== Petrus Plancius (...) =====
Line 47:		Line 47:
	== Mythology / Religion ==		== Mythology / Religion ==
	[[File:Meister der Wiener Genesis 002.jpg\|thumb\|''Vienna Genesis, Rebecca at the Well'' ]]		[[File:Meister der Wiener Genesis 002.jpg\|thumb\|''Vienna Genesis, Rebecca at the Well'' ]]
	The mythological interpretation of this European constellation does not lie in Greek culture, but rather in contemporary Christian culture. Confusingly, it refers to the (incorrect) reading of the word as camel instead of giraffe. It is said to have been the mount on which the Old Testament character Rebekah was brought to her bridegroom.		<ref name=":1" />The mythological interpretation of this European constellation does not lie in Greek culture, but rather in contemporary Christian culture. Confusingly, it refers to the (incorrect) reading of the word as camel instead of giraffe. It is said to have been the mount on which the Old Testament character Rebekah was brought to her bridegroom.

	In the Book of Genesis in the Bible and in the Talmud, the various tribes and peoples are personified and their connections prefigured. According to this story, old Abraham sent a servant to the Arameans to find a wife for his son Isaac. The selection criterion was godliness, and Rebekah had demonstrated this by not only giving the servant a drink at his request, but also his camels. So he asked for her hand for Isaac and brought the caring woman to Canaan.		In the Book of Genesis in the Bible and in the Talmud, the various tribes and peoples are personified and their connections prefigured. According to this story, old Abraham sent a servant to the Arameans to find a wife for his son Isaac. The selection criterion was godliness, and Rebekah had demonstrated this by not only giving the servant a drink at his request, but also his camels. So he asked for her hand for Isaac and brought the caring woman to Canaan.

Sushoff: /* Origin of Constellation */

2026-02-26T19:21:53Z

Origin of Constellation

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:21, 26 February 2026
Line 13:		Line 13:
	In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).		In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).
	=== Origin of Constellation ===		=== Origin of Constellation ===
	Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.		<ref>Hoffmann, Susanne M. Wie der Löwe an den Himmel kam. Franckh Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2021</ref>Although it is a relatively large constellation located in the circumpolar region, which is always visible, no figure was defined here in ancient times. The area between Cassiopeia, Perseus, and the Big Dipper was constellation-free. In the first generations after the introduction of the telescope for observing the sky, some astronomers had begun to establish a “new astronomy” and accept new constellations. The Dutch globe maker Petrus Plancius had already defined new constellations in the southern sky before 1600 and later began to fill the constellation-free areas in the northern sky with figures. Plancius had suggested the name Camelopardalis for this empty area in 1612.

	===== Petrus Plancius (...) =====		===== Petrus Plancius (...) =====

Sushoff at 13:11, 20 January 2026

2026-01-20T13:11:48Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:11, 20 January 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
			Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}}
			----
	[[File:Camelopardalis IAU.svg\|alt=star chart\|thumb\|Cam star chart (IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine, Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)]]		[[File:Camelopardalis IAU.svg\|alt=star chart\|thumb\|Cam star chart (IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine, Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg)]]
	[[File:Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) drinking (31986816190).jpg\|thumb\|Mphafa Hide, iMfolozi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Kwazulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA (CC BY Bernard DUPONT)]]		[[File:Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) drinking (31986816190).jpg\|thumb\|Mphafa Hide, iMfolozi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Kwazulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA (CC BY Bernard DUPONT)]]

Sushoff at 11:50, 13 November 2025

2025-11-13T11:50:06Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:50, 13 November 2025
Line 61:		Line 61:

	[[Category:Eurasia]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Modern]]		[[Category:Eurasia]] [[Category:Constellation]] [[Category:Modern]]
	[[Category:88 IAU-Constellations]] [[Category:European]][[Category:~~4work~~]]		[[Category:88 IAU-Constellations]] [[Category:European]][[Category:Cam ]]
	<references />		<references />

Sushoff at 16:33, 6 November 2025

2025-11-06T16:33:25Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:33, 6 November 2025
Line 5:		Line 5:

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
	Camelopardalis was invented in 1612 by Petrus Plancius and represents a giraffe. The constellation’s name is Greek ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις,'' which was adopted by ancient authors into Latin ''Camelopardalis'' (e.g. Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia VIII, 69), derived from the words for “camel” (κάμηλος, kamelos) and “leopard”, reflecting an animal suited to hot climates like a camel, yet marked with spots like a leopard.		Camelopardalis was invented in 1612 by Petrus Plancius and represents a giraffe. The constellation’s name is Greek ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις,'' which was adopted by ancient authors into Latin ''Camelopardalis'' (e.g. Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia VIII, 69), derived from the words for “camel” (κάμηλος, kamelos) and “leopard”, reflecting an animal suited to hot climates like a camel, yet marked with spots like a leopard. Thus, actually, the Latin word Camelopardalis is a transcription of the Greek word for giraffe and literally means “spotted camel,” but this was probably already forgotten in Roman times.

	~~The Latin word Camelopardalis is a transcription of the Greek word for giraffe and literally means “spotted camel,” but this was probably already forgotten in Roman times.~~ Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.		Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.

	In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).		In the 19th century, Bode wrote “der Kameelopard,” which in German is more reminiscent of spotted big cats such as leopards (“spotted lions”) or cheetahs. However, he also means a giraffe and only refers to the alternative interpretation in the text. The correct term “Cameloparalis” used by Delporte<ref>Delporte, Eugène, ''Délimitation scientifique des constellations (tables et cartes)'' (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1930) [[https://historiadelaastronomia.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/delporte.pdf online link]] -- published on behalf of the International Research Council of the International Astronomical Union</ref> for the IAU is sometimes confusing<ref name=":0" />, because the Greek loanword in Latin also led to the (misleading) Latin variants Camelopardus and Camelopardalus. The original Greek form comes from “pardalis” (spotted) as an adjective to “kamelos” (camel).

Sushoff at 16:31, 6 November 2025

2025-11-06T16:31:27Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:31, 6 November 2025
Line 5:		Line 5:

	==Etymology and History==		==Etymology and History==
	Camelopardalis was invented in 1612 by Petrus Plancius and represents a giraffe. The constellation’s name is Greek ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις,'' which was adopted by ancient authors into Latin ''Camelopardalis'' (e.g. Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia VIII, 69), derived from the words for “camel” and “leopard”, reflecting an animal suited to hot climates like a camel, yet marked with spots like a leopard.		Camelopardalis was invented in 1612 by Petrus Plancius and represents a giraffe. The constellation’s name is Greek ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις,'' which was adopted by ancient authors into Latin ''Camelopardalis'' (e.g. Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia VIII, 69), derived from the words for “camel” (κάμηλος, kamelos) and “leopard”, reflecting an animal suited to hot climates like a camel, yet marked with spots like a leopard.

	The Latin word Camelopardalis is a transcription of the Greek word for giraffe and literally means “spotted camel,” but this was probably already forgotten in Roman times. Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.		The Latin word Camelopardalis is a transcription of the Greek word for giraffe and literally means “spotted camel,” but this was probably already forgotten in Roman times. Incidentally, the fact that it is a Greek loanword explains the ending -is instead of -us in the nominative case of the name. It also explains why the nominative and genitive cases are the same in Latin.

Sushoff: /* Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation */

2025-10-26T11:52:39Z

Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:52, 26 October 2025
Line 25:		Line 25:

	'''Camelopardalis''', ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις'', in Italian ''Giraffa'', the giraffe. An animal the height of a camel, the colour of a panther, and the feet of an ox. It is formed from faint stars near the Arctic Pole, between Cassiopeia and Auriga, as established by more recent astronomers. ''Let it be to me the camel of Rebecca, with which she journeyed with Abraham’s servant to Isaac.'' (Genesis 24:61, 65) (translation: Doris Vickers)</blockquote>		'''Camelopardalis''', ''Καμηλοπάρδαλις'', in Italian ''Giraffa'', the giraffe. An animal the height of a camel, the colour of a panther, and the feet of an ox. It is formed from faint stars near the Arctic Pole, between Cassiopeia and Auriga, as established by more recent astronomers. ''Let it be to me the camel of Rebecca, with which she journeyed with Abraham’s servant to Isaac.'' (Genesis 24:61, 65) (translation: Doris Vickers)</blockquote>

			===== Bode (1782) =====
			[[File:CamelopardalisTab Bode1782.jpg\|thumb\|Bode (1782) star catalog for "Cameelopard", the Giraffe.]]
			Bode, in his popular book 1782 even gives little star catalogues per constellation. For Camelopardalis, the third edition of this book (1803) has 30 stars, the brightest two have 4 mag.

	=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===		=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===
Line 33:		Line 37:
	File:Cam Hevel.png\|Cam in Hevelius (1690).		File:Cam Hevel.png\|Cam in Hevelius (1690).
	File:Cam Flamsteed 1729.png\|Cam in Flamsteed (1729).		File:Cam Flamsteed 1729.png\|Cam in Flamsteed (1729).
			File:Cam Bode1782 hi.jpg\|Cam in Bode (1782)
	File:Cam Cassini1792.png\|Cam on the Cassini (1792) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery]		File:Cam Cassini1792.png\|Cam on the Cassini (1792) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery]
	File:Sidney Hall - Urania's Mirror - Camelopardalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium.jpg\|Hall (1825) Camelopardalis		File:Sidney Hall - Urania's Mirror - Camelopardalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium.jpg\|Hall (1825) Camelopardalis
			File:Cam Simon1894.png\|Cam in Simon (1894)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Dorvic: Undo revision 33849 by Dorvic (talk)

2025-10-17T12:13:35Z

Undo revision 33849 by Dorvic (talk)

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:13, 17 October 2025
Line 27:		Line 27:

	=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===		=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===
	[[File:~~Screenshot 2025-10-17 140800~~.~~jpg~~\|~~thumb~~\|Cam in ~~Brunacci~~ (~~1687~~)<ref>~~Francesco Brunacci~~, ''~~Planisfero del Globo Celeste Artico Antartico~~'', ~~Rome 1687~~.</ref>.]]		<gallery>
			File:Cam Plancius1612.png\|Cam on the Plancius (1612) Globe.
			File:Cam Habrecht1621.png\|Cam in Habrecht (1628)<ref>Isaac Habrecht, ''Planiglobium Coeleste, et Terrestre. Sive, Globus Coelestis'', 1628.</ref>.
			File:Camelopardalis Coronelli1688.png\|Cam on the Coronelli (1688) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery]
			File:Cam Hevel.png\|Cam in Hevelius (1690).
			File:Cam Flamsteed 1729.png\|Cam in Flamsteed (1729).
			File:Cam Cassini1792.png\|Cam on the Cassini (1792) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery]
			File:Sidney Hall - Urania's Mirror - Camelopardalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium.jpg\|Hall (1825) Camelopardalis
			</gallery>

	== Mythology / Religion ==		== Mythology / Religion ==

Dorvic: /* Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation */

2025-10-17T12:10:46Z

Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:10, 17 October 2025
Line 27:		Line 27:

	=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===		=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation ===
	~~<gallery>~~		[[File:Screenshot 2025-10-17 140800.jpg\|thumb\|Cam in Brunacci (1687)<ref>Francesco Brunacci, ''Planisfero del Globo Celeste Artico Antartico'', Rome 1687.</ref>.]]
	File:~~Cam Plancius1612~~.~~png~~\|~~Cam on the Plancius (1612) Globe.~~
	~~File:Cam Habrecht1621.png~~\|Cam in ~~Habrecht~~ (~~1628~~)<ref>~~Isaac Habrecht~~, ''~~Planiglobium Coeleste, et Terrestre. Sive, Globus Coelestis~~'', ~~1628~~.</ref>.
	~~File:Camelopardalis Coronelli1688.png\|Cam on the Coronelli (1688) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery~~]
	~~File:Cam Hevel.png\|Cam in Hevelius (1690).~~
	~~File:Cam Flamsteed 1729.png\|Cam in Flamsteed (1729).~~
	~~File:Cam Cassini1792.png\|Cam on the Cassini (1792) Globe, see [https://homepage.univie.ac.at/georg.zotti/virtual_globes/index.html Zotti's Globe Gallery~~]
	~~File:Sidney Hall - Urania's Mirror - Camelopardalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium.jpg\|Hall (1825) Camelopardalis~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	== Mythology / Religion ==		== Mythology / Religion ==