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Salm 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 115250 (τ Peg, HR 8880) in constellation Peg.
Salm 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 115250 (τ Peg, HR 8880) in constellation Peg.


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* Allen (1899, 329)
* Allen (1899, 329)


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Latest revision as of 04:12, 29 May 2026

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


Salm 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 115250 (τ Peg, HR 8880) in constellation Peg.

Etymology and History

Bayer (1603) mentions three names: Markab, Sagma and its corruption Salma. Allen (1899, 329) considers the correct form "Salm", a Leathern Bucket.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.

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