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Kaveh is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Persian. It is the name of HIP 92895 (HD 175541) in constellation | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Kaveh | |||
| native = Kaveh | |||
| translation = one of the heroes of Shahnameh | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 283.92035 | |||
| dec = 4.265323 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Kavian]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Kaveh | |||
| starmagnitude = 8.02 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Ser | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Kaveh is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Persian. It is the name of HIP 92895 (HD 175541) in constellation [[Serpens]]. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Kaveh is one of the heroes of Shahnameh, the epic poem composed by Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE. | Kaveh is one of the heroes of Shahnameh, the epic poem composed by Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE. He is a blacksmith who symbolizes justice and resistance against tyranny. Kaveh carries a banner called Derafsh-e Kaviani (Derafsh: “banner”; Kaviani: The flag belonging to the Kavih, the ancient Iranian heroes of the folklore). | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
Kaveh is one of the heroes of the ''Šāhnāmeh'', the epic poem composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE. | |||
==IAU Working Group on Star Names== | ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== | ||
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. | The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. The NameExoWorlds campaign approved the name Kaveh in 2019 for the star HD 175541 which has a known exoplanet. | ||
==Weblinks== | ==Weblinks== | ||
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* 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | * 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Ser]] [[Category:Persian]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Ser]] [[Category:Persian]] [[Category:South Asian]] [[Category:Asian]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:33, 13 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Kaveh |
|---|---|
| Translation | one of the heroes of Shahnameh |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 283.92035 |
| Declination | 4.265323 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Kaveh (8.02m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Kavian) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Ser |
Kaveh is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Persian. It is the name of HIP 92895 (HD 175541) in constellation Serpens.
Etymology and History
Kaveh is one of the heroes of Shahnameh, the epic poem composed by Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE. He is a blacksmith who symbolizes justice and resistance against tyranny. Kaveh carries a banner called Derafsh-e Kaviani (Derafsh: “banner”; Kaviani: The flag belonging to the Kavih, the ancient Iranian heroes of the folklore).
Mythology
Kaveh is one of the heroes of the Šāhnāmeh, the epic poem composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 CE.
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. The NameExoWorlds campaign approved the name Kaveh in 2019 for the star HD 175541 which has a known exoplanet.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds
