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Alkarab 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 | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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Alkarab 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 115623 (υ Peg, HR 8905) in constellation Peg. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Traditional Arabic name Al Karab, The Bucket-rope, was an asterism consisting of τ and υ Peg | |||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:13, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Alkarab 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 115623 (υ Peg, HR 8905) in constellation Peg.
Etymology and History
Traditional Arabic name Al Karab, The Bucket-rope, was an asterism consisting of τ and υ Peg
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Allen (1899, 329)
