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| name = Jiu | |||
| native = 臼 | |||
| translation = Mortar | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 331.752773 | |||
| dec = 25.345099 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Jiu | |||
| starmagnitude = 3.77 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Peg | |||
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| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
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Jiu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star Iota Pegasi in constellation [[Pegasus]]. | Jiu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star Iota Pegasi in constellation [[Pegasus]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:08, 19 August 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, ASE Tech Team
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | 臼 |
|---|---|
| Translation | Mortar |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 331.752773 |
| Declination | 25.345099 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Jiu (3.77m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Peg |
Jiu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star Iota Pegasi in constellation Pegasus.
Concordance, Etymology, History
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and adopted by the IAU WGSN in 2026.
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Reference
- References (general)
- References (early modern)
- Ian Ridpath's website (Star Tales )
