Harpa

Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann

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The original (first) drawing of Psalterium Georgium in Hell (1789).

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.

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.

Reference

• References (general)
• References (early modern)
• Ian Ridpath's website (Star Tales )