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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Asuusiha | |||
| native = ᠠᠰᡠ ᡠᠰᡳᡥᠠ | |||
| translation = Net Stars | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 244.9351533 | |||
| dec = 46.3133617 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Asuusiha | |||
| starmagnitude = 3.87 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Her | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Asuusiha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Manchu language. It is the name of the star τ Her in constellation Hercules. | Asuusiha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Manchu language. It is the name of the star τ Her in constellation Hercules. | ||
==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:57, 11 July 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | ᠠᠰᡠ ᡠᠰᡳᡥᠠ |
|---|---|
| Translation | Net Stars |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 244.9351533 |
| Declination | 46.3133617 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Asuusiha (3.87m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Her |
Asuusiha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Manchu language. It is the name of the star τ Her in constellation Hercules.
Concordance, Etymology, History
The name is derived from the Manchu constellation of the Hunting Net, Asu Usiha (ᠠᠰᡠ ᡠᠰᡳᡥᠠ). It is a traditional constellation referring to a living tradition of using these nets in sable hunts.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and adopted by the IAU WGSN in 2026. The WGSN chose to adopt the name for the star τ Her in the IAU-CSN, because it may even represent one end of the net, possibly functioning as a peg stuck in the ground to anchor the net..
