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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Giausar | |||
| native = جوزهر | |||
| translation = the nodes of the moon's or any planet's orbit | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 172.8509236 | |||
| dec = 69.33107573 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Giausar | |||
| starmagnitude = 3.85 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Dra | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Giausar (جوزهر) 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 56211 (λ Dra, HR 4434) in constellation [[Draco]]. | Giausar (جوزهر) 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 56211 (λ Dra, HR 4434) in constellation [[Draco]]. | ||
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From New Persian ''jozhar'' or ''jauzahr'' meaning "poisonous place".*** | From New Persian ''jozhar'' or ''jauzahr'' meaning "poisonous place".*** | ||
In Pahlavi texts, it was the name of the celestial Dragon occupying 180°, whose head and tail corresponded to the two | In Pahlavi texts, it was the name of the celestial Dragon occupying 180°, whose head and tail corresponded to the two nodes of the Moon. It is of Sasanian origin, but its role is based on Greek and Indian traditions. | ||
The Persian word jauzahr is a technical term designating the nodes of the Moon's or any planet's orbit. Erroneously applied as a star name to λ Dra in recent times. | The Persian word jauzahr is a technical term designating the nodes of the Moon's or any planet's orbit. Erroneously applied as a star name to λ Dra in recent times. | ||
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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:Dra]] [[Category:Persian]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Dra]] [[Category:Persian]] [[Category:South Asian]] [[Category:Asian]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:10, 13 August 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | جوزهر |
|---|---|
| Translation | the nodes of the moon's or any planet's orbit |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 172.8509236 |
| Declination | 69.33107573 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Giausar (3.85m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Dra |
Giausar (جوزهر) 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 56211 (λ Dra, HR 4434) in constellation Draco.
Etymology and History
Variants:
- Pahl. Gōzihr
- Gawcihr
From New Persian jozhar or jauzahr meaning "poisonous place".***
In Pahlavi texts, it was the name of the celestial Dragon occupying 180°, whose head and tail corresponded to the two nodes of the Moon. It is of Sasanian origin, but its role is based on Greek and Indian traditions.
The Persian word jauzahr is a technical term designating the nodes of the Moon's or any planet's orbit. Erroneously applied as a star name to λ Dra in recent times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/02/01.
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.
