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[[File:Honores profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg|thumb|Honores profile card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour, OAE Iran).]] | [[File:Honores profileCard SadeghFaghanpour-IAU-WGSN.jpg|thumb|Honores profile card (CC BY Sadegh Faghanpour, OAE Iran).]] | ||
{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Honores | |||
| native = Honores | |||
| translation = honour | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 348.1375146 | |||
| dec = 49.4062072 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Honores | |||
| starmagnitude = 4.52 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = And | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
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The Latin term "Honores" means honour. Honores 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 HIP114570 (7 And, HR 8830) in constellation [[Andromeda]]. Originally created to honour a specific patron of many European astronomers, the modern name dropped the proper name of the person and acknowledges the general concept of supporting research. | The Latin term "Honores" means honour. Honores 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 HIP114570 (7 And, HR 8830) in constellation [[Andromeda]]. Originally created to honour a specific patron of many European astronomers, the modern name dropped the proper name of the person and acknowledges the general concept of supporting research. | ||
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* [[References|References (general)]] | * [[References|References (general)]] | ||
* [[References (Medieval and Early Modern)|References (early modern)]] | * [[References (Medieval and Early Modern)|References (early modern)]] | ||
* Ian Ridpath's | * Ian Ridpath's ''Star Tales'' – [http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/honoresfriderici.html Honores Friderici] | ||
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[[Category:Latin]] | [[Category:Latin]] | ||
[[Category:And]] | [[Category:And]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:18, 13 August 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula, IanRidpath
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Honores |
|---|---|
| Translation | honour |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 348.1375146 |
| Declination | 49.4062072 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Honores (4.52m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | And |
The Latin term "Honores" means honour. Honores 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 HIP114570 (7 And, HR 8830) in constellation Andromeda. Originally created to honour a specific patron of many European astronomers, the modern name dropped the proper name of the person and acknowledges the general concept of supporting research.
Etymology and History
Introduced by Bode (1801) and backed by many European (Royal) astronomical societies, the original name of the constellation in this area was "Honores Friderici".
Bode gave a paper in 1790 that this was a joined decision by many European astronomers as a memorial to an extraordinarily generous patron of scientific research and benevolent, peaceful ruler. WGSN considers this message worth to convay even without the dedication to a specific person; we named a star in the feather "Honores". It resembles the proverb "The pen is mightier than the sword", in German "Die Feder ist mächtiger als das Schwert" (the feather is mightier than the sword). Originating from an 1839 theatre play by the British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton, it emphasizes that words and communication can have a stronger and longer lasting impact than physical cruelty.
Mythology
There is no mythology.
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and applied by the IAU WGSN in 2025, in a time of global cuts of science budgets and with observed increasing science hostility. This way, IAU wants to point out the importance of research and express gratitude for all funding that is still granted.
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2025/05/14.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- References (early modern)
- Ian Ridpath's Star Tales – Honores Friderici
