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{{Infobox constellation
| name = Asellus Borealis
| native = Aselli (and also Asini)
| translation = the Asses of Donkeys
| pronounce =
| IPA =
| culture = IAU
| RA = 130.8214464
| dec = 21.4684988
| areatotal = 0
| numbermainstars = 1
| numberbfstars = 1
| numberstarsplanets =
| numberbrightstars = 0
| numbernearbystars =
| brighteststarname = Asellus Borealis
| starmagnitude = 4.652
| neareststarname =
| stardistance =
| numbermessierobjects =
| meteorshowers =
| bordering = Cnc
| notes =
| cat = IAU-Star Name
}}
Asellus Borealis 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 42806 (γ Cnc, HR 3449) in constellation Cnc.
Asellus Borealis 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 42806 (γ Cnc, HR 3449) in constellation Cnc.


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* Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.
* Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.


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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Cnc]] [[Category:Latin]] [[Category:European]]
[[Category:Modern]]

Latest revision as of 01:50, 11 July 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Asellus Borealis
Asterism Info
Native
Aselli (and also Asini)
Translation
the Asses of Donkeys
Position (2000)
Right ascension130.8214464
Declination21.4684988
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starAsellus Borealis (4.652m)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
Cnc

Asellus Borealis 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 42806 (γ Cnc, HR 3449) in constellation Cnc.

Etymology and History

From their joint Roman name the Aselli (and also Asini), "the Asses" or "Donkeys", being a translation of these stars' Greek name. Reapplied in Renaissance times, along with the Latin distinctions of "northern" and "southern".

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/11/06.

Reference

  • References (general)
  • Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.