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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Dra]] [[Category:Arabic]]
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Latest revision as of 03:59, 15 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Alruba 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 86782 (HR 6618) in constellation Dra.

Etymology and History

Arabic الربع Al Rubaʽ translates "the foal" and specifically refers to a young camel born in the spring. The name was considered traditional by WGSN in 2018 as it is listed in Allen (1899).

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2018/06/01.

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