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[[File:Hev 14 fig L anser et vulpecula.jpg|thumb|Vulpecula et Anser in Hevelius (1690)]] | [[File:Hev 14 fig L anser et vulpecula.jpg|thumb|Vulpecula et Anser in Hevelius (1690)]] | ||
Anser 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 HIP 95771 (α Vul, HR 7405) in constellation [[Vulpecula]]. | Anser 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 HIP 95771 (α Vul, HR 7405) in constellation [[Vulpecula]]. | ||
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==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Johannes & Elisabetha Hevelius created “Vulpecula cum Ansere” (the Little Fox with the Goose) out of unformed stars in the space between Cygnus and Aquila. The constellation first appeared in Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia (1687) and the accompanying introductory text, Prodromus astronomiae (1690). To emphasize that it was his own creation, Hevelius dedicated Figure L to the pair | Johannes & Elisabetha Hevelius created “Vulpecula cum Ansere” (the Little Fox with the Goose) out of unformed stars in the space between Cygnus and Aquila. The constellation first appeared in ''Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia'' (1687) and the accompanying introductory text, ''Prodromus astronomiae'' (1690). To emphasize that it was his own creation, Hevelius dedicated Figure L to the pair. In atlases published before Hevelius, its stars are shown simply marking the flow of the Milky Way through the area. Ian Ridpath in ''Star Tales'' noted that “Hevelius placed the fox near two other hunting animals, the eagle (the constellation Aquila) and the vulture (which was an alternative identification for Lyra). He explained that the fox was taking the goose to neighbouring Cerberus, another of his inventions.” | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
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*[[References|References (general)]] | *[[References|References (general)]] | ||
* Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia (1687) | * Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia (1687) | ||
* Ian Ridpath, ''[http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/vulpecula.html Star Tales Vulpecula.]'' | |||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Vul]] [[Category:Latin]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Vul]] [[Category:Latin]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:50, 17 February 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, IanRidpath
Anser 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 HIP 95771 (α Vul, HR 7405) in constellation Vulpecula.
Etymology and History
Johannes & Elisabetha Hevelius created “Vulpecula cum Ansere” (the Little Fox with the Goose) out of unformed stars in the space between Cygnus and Aquila. The constellation first appeared in Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia (1687) and the accompanying introductory text, Prodromus astronomiae (1690). To emphasize that it was his own creation, Hevelius dedicated Figure L to the pair. In atlases published before Hevelius, its stars are shown simply marking the flow of the Milky Way through the area. Ian Ridpath in Star Tales noted that “Hevelius placed the fox near two other hunting animals, the eagle (the constellation Aquila) and the vulture (which was an alternative identification for Lyra). He explained that the fox was taking the goose to neighbouring Cerberus, another of his inventions.”
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/06/30.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Firmamentum Sobiescianum sive Uranographia (1687)
- Ian Ridpath, Star Tales Vulpecula.
