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[[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]] | [[File:U-Phalguni nakshatras in Temple draw+lbl 4ase.jpg|thumb|Uttara Phalguni, 12th nakshatra, ]] | ||
{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = उत्तर फाल्गुनी (Uttara Phalguni) | |||
| native = उत्तर फाल्गुनी | |||
| translation = Uttara Phalgunī | |||
| pronounce = Uttara Phalguni | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = Indian_nakshatras | |||
| RA = 176.9963998 to 177.2649098 | |||
| dec = 14.57205806 to 20.21893056 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 2 | |||
| numberbfstars = 2 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 1 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = [[Denebola]] | |||
| starmagnitude = 2.13 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Leo | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = constellation | |||
}} | |||
[[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]] | [[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Uttara Phalguni is the left one. ]] | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 9 July 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | उत्तर फाल्गुनी |
|---|---|
| Romanisation | Uttara Phalguni |
| Translation | Uttara Phalgunī |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 176.9963998 to 177.2649098 |
| Declination | 14.57205806 to 20.21893056 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 2 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 2 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 1 |
| Brightest star | Denebola (2.13m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | constellation |
| IAU- constellations | Leo |
Uttara Phalgunī (उत्तर फाल्गुनी), "second reddish one", is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it. Identified with Denebola plus 3 more stars.
Etymology and History
Name Variants
- Uttara Phalguni
- Arya,
- Aryamrksha
Origin of Constellation
The historical depiction clearly shows four stars, but from later coordinates it is only certain that Denebola (β Leonis) is one of them or in the area. As Nakshatras were preferably formed of faint stars, ν, ο, and β Virginis could be a fitting match, and the Coma Berenices star cluster also forms a great (recognizable) pattern above the bright star Denebola while itself consisting of only faint stars. Alternatively, it could be the larger group of ε, γ, β Vir plus Denebola, as this group forms a pattern in the sky that matches the quadrilateral drawn in temples.
In conclusion: we have no idea what exactly is meant by this nakshatra asterism. We only know that it is in the vicinity of Denebola.
Stars within the Constellation Area
| id | Label | IAU design. | description | Vmag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denebola | HIP 57632 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 2.13 |
| 2 | 93 Leo | HIP 57565 | Constellation lines (Vertex) | 4.52 |
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
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Uttara Phalguni, 10th century CE -
Uttara Phalguni, reconstructed by Jones (1720)
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
