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[[File:Magha nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Magha, 10th nakshatra, in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).]] | [[File:Magha nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Magha, 10th nakshatra, in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025).]] | ||
{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = मघा (Magha) | |||
| native = मघा | |||
| translation = Maghā | |||
| pronounce = Magha | |||
| IPA = mɐɡʱɑː | |||
| culture = Indian_nakshatras | |||
| RA = 151.833135 to 154.9931436 | |||
| dec = 11.96720878 to 23.41731699 | |||
| areatotal = 14.89 | |||
| numbermainstars = 6 | |||
| numberbfstars = 5 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 3 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = [[Regulus]] | |||
| starmagnitude = 1.4 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Leo | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = constellation | |||
}} | |||
[[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Magha is the right one.]] | [[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Magha is the right one.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:38, 9 July 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | मघा |
|---|---|
| Romanisation | Magha |
| IPA | mɐɡʱɑː |
| Translation | Maghā |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 151.833135 to 154.9931436 |
| Declination | 11.96720878 to 23.41731699 |
| Area | 14.89 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 6 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 5 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 3 |
| Brightest star | Regulus (1.4m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | constellation |
| IAU- constellations | Leo |
Maghā (मघा), "The Bountiful", is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it.
Etymology and History
Name Variants
- Magha
- Paitra
Origin of Constellation
5 stars: Regulus (α Leo), γ, η, 31,ο and ρ Leonis
The bright star, Regulus, is securely identified across all historical sources; it is the main star (yogatara).
The nakshatra-asterism surrounding it consists of five fainter stars: γ, η, ο, 31 and ρ Leonis.
Stars within the Constellation Area
| id | Label | IAU design. | description | Vmag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regulus | HIP 49669 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 1.4 |
| 2 | Algieba | HIP 50583 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 1.98 |
| 3 | γ 1 Leonis | HIP 50583 | Constellation lines | 2.37 |
| 4 | Adhafera | HIP 50335 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 3.41 |
| 5 | η Leonis | HIP 49583 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 3.41 |
| 6 | - | HIP 50174 | Inside the hull | 6.02 |
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
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Magha ,10th century CE. -
Display of all 28th nakshatras in silver arch with candles in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025). -
Display of all 28th nakshatras in a door frame in Tirupperunthurai (Athmanathaswamy temple) near Aranthangi, India, 10th century CE. (SMH 2025). -
Magha,Tibetean -
Magha, Chinese -
Magha Puja -
Magha - reconstructed by Jones (1720).
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
