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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Cap]] [[Category:Arabic]]
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Latest revision as of 02:10, 19 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Deneb Algedi 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 107556 (δ Cap, HR 8322) in constellation Cap.

Etymology and History

"Tail of the Goat" in Arabic.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/02/01.

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