Tianbian - Revision history

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 [[File:Tianbian profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN (1).jpg|thumb|Tianbian profile card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU WGSN).]]
 [[File:Tianbian stickfigure SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN (1).jpg|thumb|Tianbian stick figure (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU WGSN).]]
 Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.

IanRidpath: /* IAU Working Group on Star Names */ Initial cap for Greek letter

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IAU Working Group on Star Names: Initial cap for Greek letter

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	== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==		== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==
	In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Tianbian" was suggested to be used for ~~alpha~~ Sct in this constellation. This constellation took shape at least since 100 BCE, and ~~alpha~~ Sct is the oldest and most popular determinative star of it. Beta could be an alternative for it is another determinative star.		In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Tianbian" was suggested to be used for Alpha Sct in this constellation. This constellation took shape at least since 100 BCE, and Alpha Sct is the oldest and most popular determinative star of it. Beta could be an alternative for it is another determinative star.

	Decision: The IAU adopted the name Tianbian for α Sct on 18 June 2026.		Decision: The IAU adopted the name Tianbian for α Sct on 18 June 2026.

Sushoff at 19:16, 27 June 2026

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			[[File:Tianbian profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN (1).jpg\|thumb\|Tianbian profile card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU WGSN).]]
			[[File:Tianbian stickfigure SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN (1).jpg\|thumb\|Tianbian stick figure (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour for IAU WGSN).]]
	Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.		Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.

Sushoff at 19:15, 27 June 2026

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	~~[[File:Ming Black Gauze Cap (9886660863).jpg\|thumb\|Ming Black Gauze Cap (CC0).]]~~
	Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.		Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.

	== Concordance, Etymology, History ==		== Concordance, Etymology, History ==
	[[File:Chinese silk satin cap.tif\|thumb\|Black silk satin cap with red silk twisted knob, collected in China by the Swedish missionary Nils Kullgren (CC BY Johan Jeppsson, Statens museer för världskultur).]]
	The name “Tianbian” literally means “Celestial Cap.” The character bian 弁 denotes an ancient form of cap or ceremonial headgear, especially associated with officials and ritual dress.		The name “Tianbian” literally means “Celestial Cap.” The character bian 弁 denotes an ancient form of cap or ceremonial headgear, especially associated with officials and ritual dress.

			<gallery>
			File:Ming Black Gauze Cap (9886660863).jpg \|Ming Black Gauze Cap (CC0).
			File:Chinese silk satin cap.tif\|Black silk satin cap with red silk twisted knob, collected in China by the Swedish missionary Nils Kullgren (CC BY Johan Jeppsson, Statens museer för världskultur).
			</gallery>

	The astrological meaning of Tianbian is the chief officer of the celestial marketplace. In the omenological tradition it supervised the rows of shops, prices, records, and market order. Together with such asterisms as Dou (Measure), Hou (Watcher), Zong (Clan), and Zongzheng (Director of the Imperial Clan), it formed part of the administrative and commercial imagery of the Celestial Market.		The astrological meaning of Tianbian is the chief officer of the celestial marketplace. In the omenological tradition it supervised the rows of shops, prices, records, and market order. Together with such asterisms as Dou (Measure), Hou (Watcher), Zong (Clan), and Zongzheng (Director of the Imperial Clan), it formed part of the administrative and commercial imagery of the Celestial Market.

YoulaAzkarrula at 05:38, 20 June 2026

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	[[Category:Sct]]		[[Category:Sct]]
	[[Category:Aql]]		[[Category:Aql]]
	[[Category:IAU-Star Name]]		[[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Star Name]]

Sushoff: /* IAU Working Group on Star Names */

2026-06-19T15:51:31Z

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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	In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Tianbian" was suggested to be used for alpha Sct in this constellation. This constellation took shape at least since 100 BCE, and alpha Sct is the oldest and most popular determinative star of it. Beta could be an alternative for it is another determinative star.		In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Tianbian" was suggested to be used for alpha Sct in this constellation. This constellation took shape at least since 100 BCE, and alpha Sct is the oldest and most popular determinative star of it. Beta could be an alternative for it is another determinative star.

	Decision: ...		Decision: The IAU adopted the name Tianbian for α Sct on 18 June 2026.

	==References ==		==References ==

Sushoff at 15:40, 19 June 2026

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Sushoff at 19:28, 17 June 2026

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			[[File:Ming Black Gauze Cap (9886660863).jpg\|thumb\|Ming Black Gauze Cap (CC0).]]
	Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.		Tiān Biàn (Market Officer, 天弁) is a traditional Chinese asterism close to the Celestial Market (''Tianshi'' 天市). It consists of nine stars and took shape within the Shi-school constellation system during the Western Han, at around 100 BCE. It lies in the modern constellations [[Scutum]] and [[Aquila]], in the Milky Way.

Sushoff at 19:25, 17 June 2026

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	== Concordance, Etymology, History ==		== Concordance, Etymology, History ==
			[[File:Chinese silk satin cap.tif\|thumb\|Black silk satin cap with red silk twisted knob, collected in China by the Swedish missionary Nils Kullgren (CC BY Johan Jeppsson, Statens museer för världskultur).]]
	The name “Tianbian” literally means “Celestial Cap.” The character bian 弁 denotes an ancient form of cap or ceremonial headgear, especially associated with officials and ritual dress.		The name “Tianbian” literally means “Celestial Cap.” The character bian 弁 denotes an ancient form of cap or ceremonial headgear, especially associated with officials and ritual dress.

Boshunyang: /* IAU Working Group on Star Names */

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IAU Working Group on Star Names

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	== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==		== IAU Working Group on Star Names ==
	In ~~202x~~, the name of the historical constellation "~~xxx~~" was suggested to be used for ~~one of the stars~~ in this constellation. ...		In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Tianbian" was suggested to be used for alpha Sct in this constellation. This constellation took shape at least since 100 BCE, and alpha Sct is the oldest and most popular determinative star of it. Beta could be an alternative for it is another determinative star.

	Decision: ...		Decision: ...