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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Sagarmatha | |||
| native = Sagarmatha | |||
| translation = the highest peak in the world | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 173.964679 | |||
| dec = -4.755695 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Laligurans]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Sagarmatha | |||
| starmagnitude = 8.42 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Leo | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Sagarmatha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nepali. It is the name of HIP 56572 (HD 100777) in constellation Leo. | Sagarmatha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nepali. It is the name of HIP 56572 (HD 100777) in constellation Leo. | ||
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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Leo]] [[Category: | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Leo]] [[Category:Nepal]] [[Category:South Asian]] [[Category:Asian]] [[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:16, 17 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Sagarmatha |
|---|---|
| Translation | the highest peak in the world |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 173.964679 |
| Declination | -4.755695 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Sagarmatha (8.42m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Laligurans) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Leo |
Sagarmatha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nepali. It is the name of HIP 56572 (HD 100777) in constellation Leo.
Etymology and History
Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for the highest peak in the world (also known as Mount Everest) and symbol of national pride of Nepal.
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
