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Pherkad 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 | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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Pherkad 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 75097 (γ UMi, HR 5735) in constellation UMi ([[Ursa Minor]]). | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Applied in recent times from the singular form of the ind-A asterism name al-farqadan, "the Two Calves, | Applied in recent times from the singular form of the ind-A asterism name al-farqadan, "the Two Calves", for β and γ UMi. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:59, 22 February 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Pherkad 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 75097 (γ UMi, HR 5735) in constellation UMi (Ursa Minor).
Etymology and History
Applied in recent times from the singular form of the ind-A asterism name al-farqadan, "the Two Calves", for β and γ UMi.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/08/21.
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.
