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Algorab is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 60965 (δ Crv, HR 4757) in constellation Crv. | Algorab is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 60965 (δ Crv, HR 4757) in constellation Crv. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:11, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Algorab is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 60965 (δ Crv, HR 4757) in constellation Crv.
Etymology and History
From an abbreviation of the sci-A name janab al-ghurab, "the Raven's Wing", for γ Crv. Transferred to δ Crv in Renaissance times (both γ and δ were on the Raven's wings in the Almagest).
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.
