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Markab 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 113963 (α Peg, HR 8781) in constellation Peg. | Markab 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 113963 (α Peg, HR 8781) in constellation Peg. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:04, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Markab 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 113963 (α Peg, HR 8781) in constellation Peg.
Etymology and History
From an abbreviation of the sci-A name mankib al-faras, "the Horse's Shoulder", for β Peg. Wrongly transferred to α Peg in late medieval times.
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)
- 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.
