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Nembus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is uncertain, perhaps Latin? It is the name of HIP 7607 (51 And, HR 464) in constellation And. | Nembus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is uncertain, perhaps Latin? It is the name of HIP 7607 (51 And, HR 464) in constellation And. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 26 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Nembus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is uncertain, perhaps Latin? It is the name of HIP 7607 (51 And, HR 464) in constellation And.
Etymology and History
Name appears in Bayer's (1603) Uranometria for Upsilon Per (later designated 51 And), which he states is of Arab origin, however the name appears to be Latin not Arabic. From the description it appears that the name appears to be connected with the adamantine harpe sword Perseus used to decapitate Medusa.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Bayer (1603, 11), Bode (1801)
