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	Zuǒ Qí (Left Flag, 左旗) is a Chinese asterism consisting of nine stars, chiefly in the modern constellation Sagitta, with one or two ~~star~~ extending into Aquila or Delphinus. It belongs to the Ox Lodge (Niu xiu 牛宿) and lies on the left side of Hé Gǔ (Drum at the River, 河鼓), opposite Yòu Qí (Right Flag, 右旗; also [[Guqi]]). The asterism is best understood as a military flag or banner associated with the heavenly war drum. In the surviving textual tradition it is especially connected with the Gan school and was already part of the Chinese astral system by the Han period.		Zuǒ Qí (Left Flag, 左旗) is a Chinese asterism consisting of nine stars, chiefly in the modern constellation [[Sagitta]], with one or two stars extending into [[Aquila]] or [[Delphinus]]. It belongs to the Ox Lodge (Niu xiu 牛宿) and lies on the left side of Hé Gǔ (Drum at the River, 河鼓), opposite Yòu Qí (Right Flag, 右旗; also [[Guqi]]). The asterism is best understood as a military flag or banner associated with the heavenly war drum. In the surviving textual tradition, it is especially connected with the Gan school and was already part of the Chinese astral system by the Han period.

	Since 2026, Zuoqi is also a modern star name for δ Sge in [[Sagitta]].		Since 2026, Zuoqi is also a modern star name for δ Sge in [[Sagitta]].

Sushoff at 07:53, 22 June 2026

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	Zuǒ Qí (Left Flag, 左旗) is a Chinese asterism consisting of nine stars, chiefly in the modern constellation Sagitta, with one or two star extending into Aquila or Delphinus. It belongs to the Ox Lodge (Niu xiu 牛宿) and lies on the left side of Hé Gǔ (Drum at the River, 河鼓), opposite Yòu Qí (Right Flag, 右旗; also [[Guqi]]). The asterism is best understood as a military flag or banner associated with the heavenly war drum. In the surviving textual tradition it is especially connected with the Gan school and was already part of the Chinese astral system by the Han period.		Zuǒ Qí (Left Flag, 左旗) is a Chinese asterism consisting of nine stars, chiefly in the modern constellation Sagitta, with one or two star extending into Aquila or Delphinus. It belongs to the Ox Lodge (Niu xiu 牛宿) and lies on the left side of Hé Gǔ (Drum at the River, 河鼓), opposite Yòu Qí (Right Flag, 右旗; also [[Guqi]]). The asterism is best understood as a military flag or banner associated with the heavenly war drum. In the surviving textual tradition it is especially connected with the Gan school and was already part of the Chinese astral system by the Han period.

			Since 2026, Zuoqi is also a modern star name for δ Sge in [[Sagitta]].

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

Sushoff at 07:52, 22 June 2026

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	== Concordance, Etymology, History ==		== Concordance, Etymology, History ==
			[[File:Gong-and-Drum Flag illustration from the 1621 (Tianqi 1) engraved edition of the Wubei zhi (AI-enhanced and annotated).png\|thumb\|'''Fig 1. Gong-and-Drum Flag illustration from the 1621 (Tianqi 1) printed edition of the ''Wubei zhi'' (AI-enhanced and annotated)''']]
	=== Name and position ===		=== Name and position ===
	The name ''Zuoqi'' literally means “Left Flag.” The paired expression “left and right flags” reflects a symmetric arrangement around Hegu. In later star manuals, the earlier name Guqi (Drum Flag, 鼓旗) was also interpreted or rearranged as ''Youqi'' (Right Flag, 右旗), while Zuoqi was placed on the opposite side of ''Hegu''.		The name ''Zuoqi'' literally means “Left Flag.” The paired expression “left and right flags” reflects a symmetric arrangement around Hegu. In later star manuals, the earlier name Guqi (Drum Flag, 鼓旗) was also interpreted or rearranged as ''Youqi'' (Right Flag, 右旗), while Zuoqi was placed on the opposite side of ''Hegu''.

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IAU Working Group on Star Names

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	In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Zuoqi" was suggested to be used for gamma Sge in this constellation. Zuoqi underwent several revisions, nevertheless, it consistently included gamma Sge as its most bright star and the determinative star since the 1st century BCE. It has observed coordinates from 1st century BCE, 11st century and 14th century. Sogamma Sge is the best star for this constellation. The second best is alpha Sge, the first (determinative) star in Qing Dynasty.		In 2026, the name of the historical constellation "Zuoqi" was suggested to be used for gamma Sge in this constellation. Zuoqi underwent several revisions, nevertheless, it consistently included gamma Sge as its most bright star and the determinative star since the 1st century BCE. It has observed coordinates from 1st century BCE, 11st century and 14th century. Sogamma Sge is the best star for this constellation. The second best is alpha Sge, the first (determinative) star in Qing Dynasty.

	Decision: ...		Decision: As both suggested stars were given other preferences, the IAU adopted the name Zuoqi for δ Sge on 18 June 2026.

	==References ==		==References ==

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Boshunyang at 13:42, 24 May 2026

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Boshunyang: Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Zuoqi (左旗)}} Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Chinese constellation. == Concordance, Etymology, History == ... === Identification of stars === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Star Names or Orders(Traditional/Qing) !Ho PENG YOKEP.-Y. Ho, “Ancient And Mediaeval Observations of Comets and Novae in Chinese Sources,” ''Vistas in Astronomy'', 5(1962), 127-225. !Yi ShitongYi Shitong伊世同. ''Zhongxi Duizhao Hengxing Tubiao''中西对照恒..."

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Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Zuoqi (左旗)}} Authors: {{PAGEAUTHORS}} ---- Chinese constellation. == Concordance, Etymology, History == ... === Identification of stars === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Star Names or Orders(Traditional/Qing) !Ho PENG YOKE<ref>P.-Y. Ho, “Ancient And Mediaeval Observations of Comets and Novae in Chinese Sources,” ''Vistas in Astronomy'', 5(1962), 127-225.</ref> !Yi Shitong<ref>Yi Shitong伊世同. ''Zhongxi Duizhao Hengxing Tubiao''中西对照恒..."

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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Zuoqi (左旗)}}
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Chinese constellation.

== Concordance, Etymology, History ==
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=== Identification of stars ===
{| class="wikitable"
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!Star Names or Orders(Traditional/Qing)
!Ho PENG YOKE<ref>P.-Y. Ho, “Ancient And Mediaeval Observations of Comets and Novae in Chinese Sources,” ''Vistas in Astronomy'', 5(1962), 127-225.</ref>
!Yi Shitong<ref>Yi Shitong伊世同. ''Zhongxi Duizhao Hengxing Tubiao''中西对照恒星图表1950. Beijing: Science Press.1981.</ref>
Based on catalogue in 18th century
!Pan Nai<ref name=":0">Pan Nai潘鼐. ''Zhongguo Hengxing Guance shi''中国恒星观测史[M]. Shanghai: Xuelin Pree. 1989. Fig 55.</ref>
based on Xinyixiangfayao Star Map
!Pan Nai<ref>Pan Nai潘鼐. ''Zhongguo Hengxing Guance shi''中国恒星观测史[M]. Shanghai: Xuelin Pree. 2009. p435-443.</ref>
based on catalogues in Yuan dynasty
!SUN X. & J. Kistemaker<ref>Sun Xiaochun. & Kistemaker J. ''The Chinese sky during the Han''. Leiden: Brill. 1997, Pp241-6.</ref>
Han Dynasty
!Boshun Yang<ref name=":1">B.-S. Yang杨伯顺, ''Zhongguo Chuantong Hengxing Guance Jingdu ji Xingguan Yanbian Yanjiu'' 中国传统恒星观测精度及星官演变研究 (A Research on the Accuracy of Chinese Traditional Star Observation and the Evolution of Constellations), PhD thesis, (Hefei: University of Science and Technology of China, 2023). 235-296.</ref>
before Tang dynasty
!Boshun Yang<ref name=":1" />
Song Jingyou(1034)
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=== Maps (Gallery) ===
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|[[File:Kulou on the Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido Star Chart.jpg|alt=historical image of Kulou (Korea)|thumb|Kulou on the Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido Star Chart]]
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== 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. ...

Decision: ...

==References ==
[[References (Chinese)]]

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