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Miram 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 13268 (η Per, HR 834) in constellation Per. | Miram 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 13268 (η Per, HR 834) in constellation Per. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Miram 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 13268 (η Per, HR 834) in constellation Per.
Etymology and History
Perhaps a misspelling of the Arabic term مِعْصَم miʽṣam, The Wrist, which was used for naming κ Per "Misam" in the CSN.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
