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[[File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th nakshatra, ... ]] | [[File:P-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Purva Phalguni, 11th nakshatra, ... ]] | ||
{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = पूर्व फाल्गुनी (Purva Phalguni) | |||
| native = पूर्व फाल्गुनी | |||
| translation = Pūrva Phalgunī | |||
| pronounce = Purva Phalguni | |||
| IPA = puːɾʋɐ pʰaːlɡuniː | |||
| culture = Indian_nakshatras | |||
| RA = 168.5270893 to 168.5600236 | |||
| dec = 15.42957109 to 20.52371814 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 2 | |||
| numberbfstars = 2 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 1 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = [[Zosma]] | |||
| starmagnitude = 2.53 | |||
| 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). Purva Phalguni is the middle 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). Purva Phalguni is the middle one.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:38, 9 July 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | पूर्व फाल्गुनी |
|---|---|
| Romanisation | Purva Phalguni |
| IPA | puːɾʋɐ pʰaːlɡuniː |
| Translation | Pūrva Phalgunī |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 168.5270893 to 168.5600236 |
| Declination | 15.42957109 to 20.52371814 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 2 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 2 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
| Brightest star | Zosma (2.53m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | constellation |
| IAU- constellations | Leo |
Pūrva Phalgunī (पूर्व फाल्गुनी) 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. The group of two stars is typically identified with δ and θ Leonis.
Etymology and History
Name Variants
- Pūrva Phalgunī
- Purva Phalguni
- Bhagya,
- Bhagybha
Origin of Constellation
Stars within the Constellation Area
| id | Label | IAU design. | description | Vmag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zosma | HIP 54872 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 2.53 |
| 2 | Chertan | HIP 54879 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 3.35 |
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
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Purva Phalguni, 10th century -
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). -
Purva Phalguni, Tibetean -
Purva Phalguni Chinese -
Purva Phalguni, reconstructed by Jones (1720)
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
