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Bellatrix is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 25336 (γ Ori, HR 1790) in constellation Ori. | Bellatrix is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 25336 (γ Ori, HR 1790) in constellation Ori. | ||
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==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
A Latin name meaning "the Female Warrior", given to α Aur in a medieval astrological text (the reason behind this initial application is not fully understood and awaits further findings in corresponding Arabic texts). | A Latin name meaning "the Female Warrior", given to α Aur in a medieval astrological text (the reason behind this initial application is not fully understood and awaits further findings in corresponding Arabic texts). The name "Bellatrix" was applied to γ Ori in the 1492 edition of the Alfonsine Tables printed in Venice by Johannes Lucilius Santritter, perhaps by association with the name Bellator, "the Male Warrior", which was used for Orion in other astrological texts. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 4 February 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Doris Vickers, IAU-WGSN Etymology Group
Bellatrix is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 25336 (γ Ori, HR 1790) in constellation Ori.
Etymology and History
A Latin name meaning "the Female Warrior", given to α Aur in a medieval astrological text (the reason behind this initial application is not fully understood and awaits further findings in corresponding Arabic texts). The name "Bellatrix" was applied to γ Ori in the 1492 edition of the Alfonsine Tables printed in Venice by Johannes Lucilius Santritter, perhaps by association with the name Bellator, "the Male Warrior", which was used for Orion in other astrological texts.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/06/30.
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.
