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modern name for HD 33793 = GJ 191, a high proper motion M1 subdwarf at d=4pc (V=8.8).
Modern name for HD 33793 = GJ 191, a high proper motion M1 subdwarf at d=4pc (V=8.8) in [[Pictor]]. The star was unusual – very blue but M1 type, high pm and very high radial velocity (242 km/s). Two recent exoplanet candidates reported (Anglada-Escude+2014) but both have been rebutted (Bortles+2021).


==Etymology and History==
==Etymology and History==
[[File:Eric kapteyn.png|alt=screenshot of table|thumb|Kapteyn's original note of the discovery. ]]
This was 2nd highest proper motion star in 1927 according to Luyten and still is! (8.7”/yr). It was pointed out as highest proper motion (at time) by Kapteyn (1897) “Stern mit grösster bislang bekannter Eigenbewegung” (“Star with largest self-motion known to date”)
This was 2nd-highest proper motion star in 1927 according to Luyten and still is! (8.7”/yr). It was pointed out as highest proper motion (at time) by Kapteyn (1897) “Stern mit grösster bislang bekannter Eigenbewegung” (“Star with largest self-motion known to date”)
[[File:Eric Luyten.jpg|alt=screenshot(s) of text|thumb|Luyten giving the name "Kapteyn" to a star]]
The name appears to be from Luyten (1927) “Note on the Magnitude and Spectrum of Kapteyn's Star”.


Name appears to be from Luyten (1927) “Note on the Magnitude and Spectrum of Kapteyn's Star”. Star was unusual – very blue but M1 type, high pm and very high radial velocity (242 km/s). Two recent exoplanet candidates reported (Anglada-Escude+2014) but both have been rebutted (Bortles+2021)
* "Kapteyn" in Allen (1963; Astrophysical Quantities),  
"Kapteyn" in Allen (1963; Astrophysical Quantities), "Kapteyn's Star" in Rhoads (1971), Burnham (1978), Fernandez+(1983), Sinnott & Perryman Millenium Atlas (1997), Cox (2000; Astrophysical Quantities), Kaler (2006).  
* "Kapteyn's Star" in Rhoads (1971),  
NASA ADS shows “Kapteyn’s star” listed in 44 abstracts
* Burnham (1978),  
Name is already in SIMBAD: http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=Kapteyn's+star.  Wikipedia
* Fernandez+(1983),  
* Sinnott & Perryman Millenium Atlas (1997),  
* Cox (2000; Astrophysical Quantities),  
* Kaler (2006).  
* NASA ADS shows “Kapteyn’s star” listed in 44 abstracts
* Name is already in [http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=Kapteyn's+star SIMBAD].  Wikipedia


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
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==IAU Star Name==   
==IAU Star Name==   


WGSN discussed the name in 2022 but decided (for the time being) not to name stars after people.


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== Reference ==


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Latest revision as of 19:54, 18 June 2025

Modern name for HD 33793 = GJ 191, a high proper motion M1 subdwarf at d=4pc (V=8.8) in Pictor. The star was unusual – very blue but M1 type, high pm and very high radial velocity (242 km/s). Two recent exoplanet candidates reported (Anglada-Escude+2014) but both have been rebutted (Bortles+2021).

Etymology and History

screenshot of table
Kapteyn's original note of the discovery.

This was 2nd-highest proper motion star in 1927 according to Luyten and still is! (8.7”/yr). It was pointed out as highest proper motion (at time) by Kapteyn (1897) “Stern mit grösster bislang bekannter Eigenbewegung” (“Star with largest self-motion known to date”)

screenshot(s) of text
Luyten giving the name "Kapteyn" to a star

The name appears to be from Luyten (1927) “Note on the Magnitude and Spectrum of Kapteyn's Star”.

  • "Kapteyn" in Allen (1963; Astrophysical Quantities),
  • "Kapteyn's Star" in Rhoads (1971),
  • Burnham (1978),
  • Fernandez+(1983),
  • Sinnott & Perryman Millenium Atlas (1997),
  • Cox (2000; Astrophysical Quantities),
  • Kaler (2006).
  • NASA ADS shows “Kapteyn’s star” listed in 44 abstracts
  • Name is already in SIMBAD. Wikipedia

Mythology

IAU Star Name

WGSN discussed the name in 2022 but decided (for the time being) not to name stars after people.

Reference