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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Merga | |||
| native = Merga | |||
| translation = reaping hook | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 222.3277931 | |||
| dec = 46.116204 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Merga | |||
| starmagnitude = 5.757 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Boo | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
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Merga is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 72487 (38 Boo, HR 5533) in constellation Boo. | Merga is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 72487 (38 Boo, HR 5533) in constellation Boo. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:26, 17 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Merga |
|---|---|
| Translation | reaping hook |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 222.3277931 |
| Declination | 46.116204 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Merga (5.757m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Boo |
Merga is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 72487 (38 Boo, HR 5533) in constellation Boo.
Etymology and History
A Latin word meaning "reaping hook", used in a Renaissance discussion of the constellation Boötes. According to this discussion, some classical sources mentioned a reaping hook held in Boötes' hand opposite the staff. Subsequently the word was applied as a star name to 38 Boo.
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.
