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Grumium 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 87585 (ξ Dra, HR 6688) in constellation Dra. | Grumium 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 87585 (ξ Dra, HR 6688) in constellation Dra. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:52, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Grumium 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 87585 (ξ Dra, HR 6688) in constellation Dra.
Etymology and History
A Late Latin word (its correct spelling should be grunnum) meaning "snout" or "muzzle (especially of a pig)", used in the Medieval Latin Almagest in describing this star. The word was applied as a star name in recent 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.
