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| name = Ligong | |||
| native = 離宮 | |||
| translation = a secondary or temporary palace | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 341.6328246 | |||
| dec = 23.5656561 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Ligong | |||
| starmagnitude = 3.93 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Peg | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
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Ligong is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star λ Peg in constellation [[Pegasus]]. | Ligong is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star λ Peg in constellation [[Pegasus]]. | ||
==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ==Concordance, Etymology, History== | ||
Revision as of 07:10, 19 August 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Eric Mamajek, ASE Tech Team
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | 離宮 |
|---|---|
| Translation | a secondary or temporary palace |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 341.6328246 |
| Declination | 23.5656561 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Ligong (3.93m) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Peg |
Ligong is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Chinese. It is the name of the star λ Peg in constellation Pegasus.
Concordance, Etymology, History
For details see Yingshi & Ligong (營室、離宮).
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was discussed and adopted by the IAU WGSN in 2026.
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Reference
- References (general)
- References (early modern)
- Ian Ridpath's website (Star Tales )





