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Latest revision as of 07:12, 20 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Haedus 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 HIP2 3767 (η Aur, HR 1641) in constellation Aur.
Etymology and History
The Almagest star catalogue gives for η Aur: τῶν ἑπι τοῦ ἀριστεροῦ καρπού β καλοvμένων Ἐρίϕωv ὁ ἑπόμενος (The rearmost of the two stars on the left wrist, which are called 'Haedi'). The Latin term "Haedi" is a translation of Greek Ἐρίϕωv and plural of "Haedus" meaning "young goat(s)".
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/06/30.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Almagest (e.g. translated by Toomer 1984, page 353, edition by Heiberg II, 66)
