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Harpa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin, based on a name variant of the obsolete constellation [[Psalterium Georgianum]]. It is the name of the star 10 Tau in constellation [[Taurus]]. | Harpa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin, based on a name variant of the obsolete constellation [[Psalterium Georgianum]]. It is the name of the star 10 Tau in constellation [[Taurus]]. | ||
==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
no mythology | |||
==IAU Working Group on Star Names== | ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== | ||
The name was | The name was proposed to the IAU WGSN in 2023. In 2026, the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN. | ||
Revision as of 13:22, 18 April 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann

Harpa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin, based on a name variant of the obsolete constellation Psalterium Georgianum. It is the name of the star 10 Tau in constellation Taurus.
Concordance, Etymology, History
Mythology
no mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was proposed to the IAU WGSN in 2023. In 2026, the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.
Weblinks
Reference
- References (general)
- References (early modern)
- Ian Ridpath's website (Star Tales )





