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Fafnir is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Fafnir | |||
| native = Fafnir | |||
| translation = a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 276.496404 | |||
| dec = 65.56348093 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Orbitar]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Fafnir | |||
| starmagnitude = 4.823 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Dra | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Fafnir is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of HIP 90344 (42 Dra, HR 6945) in constellation Dra. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
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* 2015 NameExoWorlds | * 2015 NameExoWorlds | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Dra]] [[Category: | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Dra]] [[Category:Norse]] [[Category:European]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:00, 13 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Fafnir |
|---|---|
| Translation | a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 276.496404 |
| Declination | 65.56348093 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Fafnir (4.823m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Orbitar) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Dra |
Fafnir is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of HIP 90344 (42 Dra, HR 6945) in constellation Dra.
Etymology and History
Fafnir was a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2015 NameExoWorlds
