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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Arcalís | |||
| native = Arcalís | |||
| translation = a famous peak (primitive solar calendar) in the north of Andorra | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 223.345951 | |||
| dec = 18.235409 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Madriu]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Arcalís | |||
| starmagnitude = 7.8 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Boo | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Arcalís is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Catalan. It is the name of HIP 72845 (HD 131496) in constellation Boo. | Arcalís is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Catalan. It is the name of HIP 72845 (HD 131496) in constellation Boo. | ||
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* 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | * 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Boo]] [[Category:Catalan]] [[Category:European]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Boo]] [[Category:Catalan]] [[Category:European]] [[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:43, 11 July 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Arcalís |
|---|---|
| Translation | a famous peak (primitive solar calendar) in the north of Andorra |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 223.345951 |
| Declination | 18.235409 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Arcalís (7.8m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Madriu) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Boo |
Arcalís is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Catalan. It is the name of HIP 72845 (HD 131496) in constellation Boo.
Etymology and History
Arcalis is a famous peak in the north of Andorra, where the Sun passes through a hole in the mountain twice a year at fixed dates. It was used as a primitive solar calendar and reference point for shepherds and early inhabitants of Andorra.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds
