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Maasym 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 85693 (λ Her, HR 6526) in constellation Her. | Maasym 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 85693 (λ Her, HR 6526) in constellation Her. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:05, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Maasym 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 85693 (λ Her, HR 6526) in constellation Her.
Etymology and History
From the Arabic word al-mi'sam, "the wrist", used in the Arabic Almagest in describing o Her. Wrongly transferred to λ Her in Renaissance times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12.
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.
