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	"[[Menit]]" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. [[Reret]] and [[Menit]] together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.		"[[Menit]]" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. [[Reret]] and [[Menit]] together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.

	[[File:Eg_const_pole1250BCE_stellarium.jpg\|thumb\|Egyptian constellation of the late (Roman time) Dendera Zodiac with the precession circle and the circumpolar circle for Northern Egypt in 1250 BCE. Simulation with Stellarium.]]As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].		[[File:Eg_const_pole1250BCE_stellarium.jpg\|thumb\|Egyptian constellation of the late (Roman time) Dendera Zodiac with the precession circle and the circumpolar circle for Northern Egypt in 1250 BCE. Simulation with Stellarium<ref>Zotti, Georg; Hoffmann, Susanne M.; Wolf, Alexander; Chéreau, Fabien & Chéreau, Guillaume, "The Simulated Sky: Stellarium for Cultural Astronomy Research", ''Journal of Skyscape Archaeology'', '''6(2)''' (2020), 221--258 <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1558/jsa.17822</nowiki>.</ref>.]]As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	Between Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, and the Pole itself, there is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears consequent to search Tepiamenit also at roughly the same right ascension and in the vicinity of Muphrid. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the neighbouring right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).		Between Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, and the Pole itself, there is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears consequent to search Tepiamenit also at roughly the same right ascension and in the vicinity of Muphrid. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the neighbouring right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

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	"[[Menit]]" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. [[Reret]] and [[Menit]] together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.		"[[Menit]]" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. [[Reret]] and [[Menit]] together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.

	As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].		[[File:Eg_const_pole1250BCE_stellarium.jpg\|thumb\|Egyptian constellation of the late (Roman time) Dendera Zodiac with the precession circle and the circumpolar circle for Northern Egypt in 1250 BCE. Simulation with Stellarium.]]As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	Between Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, and the Pole itself, there is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears consequent to search Tepiamenit also at roughly the same right ascension and in the vicinity of Muphrid. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the neighbouring right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).		Between Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, and the Pole itself, there is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears consequent to search Tepiamenit also at roughly the same right ascension and in the vicinity of Muphrid. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the neighbouring right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

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	As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].		As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	~~The star prior to~~ Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears ~~logical~~ to search ~~Tepiarmenit between Muphrid~~ and ~~Alkaid, but closer to~~ Muphrid ~~as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star~~. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the ~~previous~~ right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).		Between Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, and the Pole itself, there is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears consequent to search Tepiamenit also at roughly the same right ascension and in the vicinity of Muphrid. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the neighbouring right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

	Belmonte (2003) identifies τ Boo which is separated from Muphrid by only 2°.		Belmonte (2003) identifies τ Boo, which is separated from Muphrid by only 2°.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==

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	As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].		As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	The star prior to Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). Therefore, it appears logical to search Tepiarmenit between Muphrid and Alkaid, but closer to Muphrid as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the previous right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).		The star prior to Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). In the epoch around 1250 BCE, Muphrid (11h 14m) and Alkaid (11h 18m) have almost the same right ascension. Therefore, it appears logical to search Tepiarmenit between Muphrid and Alkaid, but closer to Muphrid as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the previous right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

	Belmonte (2003) identifies τ Boo which is separated from Muphrid by only 2°.		Belmonte (2003) identifies τ Boo which is separated from Muphrid by only 2°.

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	==Concordance, Etymology, History==		==Concordance, Etymology, History==
	Tepiamenit (spelled ''tpy` mnỉt''<sub>6</sub>) as a term is mentioned in the Ramesside Star Clocks (RSC) that are found in tombs of some Ramses kings.		Tepiamenit (spelled ''tpy` mnỉt''<sub>6</sub>) as a term is mentioned in the Ramesside Star Clocks (RSC) that are found in tombs of some Ramses kings.
			[[File:Menit.png\|thumb\|Menit in hieroglyphs]]
			"[[Menit]]" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. [[Reret]] and [[Menit]] together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.

	"Menit" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. Reret and Menit together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.		As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003)<ref>Belmonte, J. A., 2003. The Ramesside star clocks and the ancient Egyptian constellations. In M. Blomberg, P. E. Blomberg and G. Henriksson (Eds.), ''Calendars, Symbols, and Orientations: Legacies of Astronomy in Culture'' (pp. 57–65). ''Uppsala Astronomical Observatory report'', 59. Uppsala Ocarina Books.</ref> identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003) identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

	The star prior to Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). Therefore, it appears logical to search Tepiarmenit between Muphrid and Alkaid, but closer to Muphrid as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the previous right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).		The star prior to Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). Therefore, it appears logical to search Tepiarmenit between Muphrid and Alkaid, but closer to Muphrid as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the previous right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

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	Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is ancient Egyptian. It is the name of the star ~~...~~ in constellation [[Bootes]].		Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is ancient Egyptian. It is the name of the star τ Boo (HIP 67275, HR 5185) in constellation [[Bootes]].

	==Concordance, Etymology, History==		==Concordance, Etymology, History==

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	~~A brief information (language~~, ~~culture~~ of origin)		Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is ancient Egyptian. It is the name of the star ... in constellation [[Bootes]].

	==Concordance, Etymology, History==		==Concordance, Etymology, History==
			Tepiamenit (spelled ''tpy` mnỉt''<sub>6</sub>) as a term is mentioned in the Ramesside Star Clocks (RSC) that are found in tombs of some Ramses kings.

			"Menit" is the Pole or Mooring post and refers to the Celestial and Ecliptic Poles. In depictions it is drawn as a triangular device held at its position by [[Reret]], the Hippopotamus. Reret and Menit together form a super-constellation of high cultural importance in the ancient Egyptian sky.

			As there has been no pole star in the 2nd millennium BCE, the "pole" was in a dark area and Belmonte (2003) identifies its right ascension with [[Alkaid]] (η UMa) in [[Ursa Major]].

			The star prior to Tepiamenit, Predecessor of the Pole, is [[Muphrid]] (η Boo). Therefore, it appears logical to search Tepiarmenit between Muphrid and Alkaid, but closer to Muphrid as its right ascencion difference should be below the measurement uncertainty to that star. Tepiamenit as a term is directly written in hieroglyphs in some RSCs, but without a number, close to the previous right ascension (the one given for Muphrid). So, it has to be located in the area of [[Bootes]] (or Ursa Major).

			Belmonte (2003) identifies τ Boo which is separated from Muphrid by only 2°.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==

	==IAU Working Group on Star Names==		==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
	The name was discussed and ~~approved~~ by the IAU WGSN in ~~202x~~. ~~As this star is already named ..., the~~ WGSN chose ~~... (not to apply/ to apply the name~~ to ~~a neighbouring star/ to ...)~~ in the IAU-CSN.		The name was discussed and adopted by the IAU WGSN in 2026. WGSN chose to represent Menit with Tepiamenit at τ Bootis in the IAU-CSN.

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==Mythology==

==IAU Working Group on Star Names==
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 202x. As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.

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