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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Lionrock | |||
| native = Lion Rock | |||
| translation = a lion-shaped peak overlooking Hong Kong | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 336.762801 | |||
| dec = -17.263656 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Victoriapeak]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Lionrock | |||
| starmagnitude = 7.6 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Aqr | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Lionrock is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is English. It is the name of HIP 110813 (HD 212771) in constellation Aqr. | Lionrock is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is English. It is the name of HIP 110813 (HD 212771) in constellation Aqr. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:49, 13 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Lion Rock |
|---|---|
| Translation | a lion-shaped peak overlooking Hong Kong |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 336.762801 |
| Declination | -17.263656 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Lionrock (7.6m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Victoriapeak) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Aqr |
Lionrock is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is English. It is the name of HIP 110813 (HD 212771) in constellation Aqr.
Etymology and History
Lion Rock is a lion-shaped peak overlooking Hong Kong and is a cultural symbol with deep respect from the local community.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds
