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Capella is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Capella | |||
| native = Capella | |||
| translation = the She-goat | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 79.17232794 | |||
| dec = 45.99799147 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Capella | |||
| starmagnitude = 0.08 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Aur | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Capella is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 24608 (α Aur, HR 1708) in constellation Aur. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Its ancient Roman name meaning "the She-goat" (but more commonly given, in antiquity, as Capra), after the star's Greek name αίξ, "the Goat". Reapplied in recent times. The Roman names Capella, Aselli (for γ/ δ Cnc), and others in the diminutive form (also in Greek), are likely meant to indicate an atypical use of words, as an animal's name given to a star instead of to the animal (rather than meaning "small" animals or personages). | Its ancient Roman name meaning "the She-goat" (but more commonly given, in antiquity, as Capra), after the star's Greek name αίξ, "the Goat". Reapplied in recent times. The Roman names Capella, Aselli (for γ/δ Cnc), and others in the diminutive form (also in Greek), are likely meant to indicate an atypical use of words, as an animal's name given to a star instead of to the animal (rather than meaning "small" animals or personages). | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
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* Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub. | * Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub. | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Aur]] [[Category:Latin]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Aur]] [[Category:Latin]] [[Category:European]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:56, 11 July 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Capella |
|---|---|
| Translation | the She-goat |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 79.17232794 |
| Declination | 45.99799147 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Capella (0.08m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Aur |
Capella is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 24608 (α Aur, HR 1708) in constellation Aur.
Etymology and History
Its ancient Roman name meaning "the She-goat" (but more commonly given, in antiquity, as Capra), after the star's Greek name αίξ, "the Goat". Reapplied in recent times. The Roman names Capella, Aselli (for γ/δ Cnc), and others in the diminutive form (also in Greek), are likely meant to indicate an atypical use of words, as an animal's name given to a star instead of to the animal (rather than meaning "small" animals or personages).
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/06/30.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.
