User contributions for Sushoff

17 May 2025

• 18:0518:05, 17 May 2025 diff hist +34 Aspidiske No edit summary
• 18:0418:04, 17 May 2025 diff hist +3,690 Aspidiske No edit summary Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5917:59, 17 May 2025 diff hist +38 Indian Names (All Terms) No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 17:5717:57, 17 May 2025 diff hist +749 N Ashlesha (आश्लेषः) Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ashlesha}} Ashlesha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Indian. It is the name of HIP43109 (ε Hya, HR 3482) in constellation Hya. ==Etymology and History== Āśleṣā (आश्लेषा) is the Sanskrit name for an asterism in Hydra. It is considered one of the traditional Nakṣatras (lunar stations). ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5717:57, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,010 N Asellus Borealis Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Asellus Borealis}} Asellus Borealis 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 HIP42806 (γ Cnc, HR 3449) in constellation Cnc. ==Etymology and History== From their joint Roman name the Aselli (and also Asini), "the Asses" of "Donkeys", being a translation of these stars' Greek name. Reapplied in Renaissance times, along with the Latin distinctio..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5717:57, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,012 N Asellus Australis Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Asellus Australis}} Asellus Australis 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 HIP42911 (δ Cnc, HR 3461) in constellation Cnc. ==Etymology and History== From their joint Roman name the Aselli (and also Asini), "the Asses" of "Donkeys", being a translation of these stars' Greek name. Reapplied in Renaissance times, along with the Latin distinct..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5617:56, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,017 N Ascella Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ascella}} Ascella 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 HIP93506 (ζ Sgr, HR 7194) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== ascella ("armpit"). Although it appeared in the 1515 Almagest, the name does not appear to have come into common usage until the 20th century after appearing as Ascella in Richard Hinckley Allen's "Star Names The..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5617:56, 17 May 2025 diff hist +853 N Arneb Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Arneb}} Arneb is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP25985 (α Lep, HR 1865) in constellation Lep. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the sci-A constellation name al-arnab "the Hare", for Lepus. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20. ==Weblinks== * Webs..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5617:56, 17 May 2025 diff hist +887 N Arkab Prior Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Arkab Prior}} Arkab Prior is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP95241 (β1 Sgr, HR 7337) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name 'urqub al-rami, "the Archer's Achilles Tendon." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5517:55, 17 May 2025 diff hist +895 N Arkab Posterior Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Arkab Posterior}} Arkab Posterior is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP95294 (β2 Sgr, HR 7343) in constellation Sgr. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its sci-A name 'urqub al-rami, "the Archer's Achilles Tendon." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:5417:54, 17 May 2025 diff hist −8 Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) →IAU Working Group on Star Names Tag: Visual edit
• 17:5417:54, 17 May 2025 diff hist +330 Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 17:4917:49, 17 May 2025 diff hist +325 Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) No edit summary
• 17:4617:46, 17 May 2025 diff hist +67 Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) No edit summary
• 17:4617:46, 17 May 2025 diff hist +359 Arcturus (Ἀρκτοῦρος) No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 17:4317:43, 17 May 2025 diff hist +858 N Arcalís Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Arcalís}} Arcalís is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Catalan. It is the name of HIP72845 (, HD 131496) in constellation Boo. ==Etymology and History== Arcalis is a famous peak in the north of Andorra, where the Sun passes through a hole in the mountain twice a year at fixed dates. It was used as a primitive solar calendar and reference point for shepherds and e..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:4317:43, 17 May 2025 diff hist +100 Antinous →Weblinks Tag: Visual edit
• 17:4017:40, 17 May 2025 diff hist +8 Antares No edit summary
• 17:4017:40, 17 May 2025 diff hist +249 Antares No edit summary
• 17:3717:37, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,503 N Anser Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Anser}} Anser 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 HIPIntegerPart[] (α Vul, HR 7405) in constellation Vul. ==Etymology and History== Johannes & Elisabetha Hevelius created “Vulpecula cum Ansere” (the Little Fox with the Goose) out of unformed stars in the space between Cygnus and Aquila. The constellation first appeared in Firmamentum..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3717:37, 17 May 2025 diff hist +868 N Ankaa Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ankaa}} Ankaa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP2081 (α Phe, HR 99) in constellation Phe. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the modern Arabic constellation name al-'anqa' (a fabulous bird) for Phoenix. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20. ==We..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3617:36, 17 May 2025 diff hist +710 N Aniara Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Aniara}} Aniara is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is fictional. It is the name of HIP57820 (, HD 102956) in constellation UMa. ==Etymology and History== Aniara is the name of a spaceship in the epic poem Aniara by Swedish author Harry Martinson. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. ==Weblinks== *..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3617:36, 17 May 2025 diff hist +708 N Angetenar Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Angetenar}} Angetenar is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP13288 (τ2 Eri, HR 850) in constellation Eri. ==Etymology and History== derived from the Arabic Al Ḥināyat an-Nahr, 'the Bend in the River', based on Arabic Almagest translations ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3517:35, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,081 N Ancha Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ancha}} Ancha 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 HIP110003 (θ Aqr, HR 8499) in constellation Aqr. ==Etymology and History== A Latin word meaning "hip", used in the Medieval Latin Almagest in describing σ and ι/38 Aqr in the right and left hips, respectively (following an error, for Ptolemy had these stars in "the buttocks"). The word w..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3517:35, 17 May 2025 diff hist −16 Añañuca No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 17:3417:34, 17 May 2025 diff hist +897 N Añañuca Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Añañuca}} Añañuca is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Spanish. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, GJ 367) in constellation Vel. ==Etymology and History== Añañuca (Phycella cyrtanthoides) is the name of a red wildflower that grows from the Coquimbo region to the Maule region, whose colour alludes to that of the star GJ 367. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Gr..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3317:33, 17 May 2025 diff hist +712 N Anadolu Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Anadolu}} Anadolu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Turkish. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-52) in constellation Peg. ==Etymology and History== Anadolu is the primary homeland of Turkey and refers to the motherland in Turkish culture. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17. ==Weblinks=..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3317:33, 17 May 2025 diff hist +783 N Amansinaya Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Amansinaya}} Amansinaya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Filipino. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-34) in constellation Crt. ==Etymology and History== Aman Sinaya is one of the two trinity deities of the Philippine's Tagalog mythology, and is the primordial deity of the ocean and protector of fisherman. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Nam..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3317:33, 17 May 2025 diff hist +742 N Amadioha Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Amadioha}} Amadioha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Igbo. It is the name of HIP29550 (, HD 43197) in constellation CMa. ==Etymology and History== Amadioha is the god of thunder in Igbo mythology. As well as representing justice, Amadioha is also a god of love, peace and unity. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3217:32, 17 May 2025 diff hist +793 N Alzirr Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alzirr}} Alzirr is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP32362 (ξ Gem, HR 2484) in constellation Gem. ==Etymology and History== Arabic الزِرّ , al-zirr, "the button". Allen (1899) attributes the name to Al Birūnī and it certainly does not have Greek roots as it is located at the foot of the eastern Twin. ==Mythology== ==IAU Worki..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3217:32, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,030 N Alya Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alya}} Alya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP92946 (θ1 Ser, HR 7141) in constellation Ser. ==Etymology and History== From the Arabic word alya, naming the fatty tail of a breed of Eastern sheep. In Renaissance times this word was erroneously proposed as the origin of Alioth, a Medieval Latin name for ε UMa. The erroneous "Alya" wa..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3117:31, 17 May 2025 diff hist +933 N Alula Borealis Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alula Borealis}} Alula Borealis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP55219 (ν UMa, HR 4377) in constellation UMa. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from their ind-A name al-qafza al-ula, "the First Leap", and the Latin distinctions of "northern" and "southern," respectively. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star N..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3117:31, 17 May 2025 diff hist +935 N Alula Australis Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alula Australis}} Alula Australis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP55203 (ξ UMa, HR 4375) in constellation UMa. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from their ind-A name al-qafza al-ula, "the First Leap", and the Latin distinctions of "northern" and "southern," respectively. ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3117:31, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,140 N Aludra Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Aludra}} Aludra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP35904 (η CMa, HR 2827) in constellation CMa. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the alternative Arabic asterism name al-(udhra, "the Virginity", and (udhrat aljauza), "the Virginity [?] of al-jauza)", for ε, δ, η and ο2 CMa. The name (udhrat al-jauza), by tyin..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3017:30, 17 May 2025 diff hist +954 N Alterf Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alterf}} Alterf is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP46750 (λ Leo, HR 3773) in constellation Leo. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the ind-A lunar mansion name al-tarf, "the Glance," for κ Cnc and λ Leo, associated with the ind-A asterism al-asad, as if being located on that lion's eyes. ==Mythology== ==IAU Wo..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3017:30, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,257 N Altais Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Altais}} Altais is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP94376 (δ Dra, HR 7310) in constellation Dra. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from a misreading of the script for the sci-A constellation name al-tinnin, "the Serpent," as it appeared incorrectly in a late sci-A star catalog, as part of the name for δ Dra. (The inco..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:3017:30, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,076 N Altair Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Altair}} Altair is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP97649 (α Aql, HR 7557) in constellation Aql. ==Etymology and History== Applied with various spellings since medieval times, from an abbreviation of its Arabic name al-nars al-ta)ir, "the Flying Eagle (or Vulture)", alternatively used as an asterism name for α, β and γ Aql. The nam..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2917:29, 17 May 2025 diff hist +854 N Alshat Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alshat}} Alshat is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP100310 (ν Cap, HR 7773) in constellation Cap. ==Etymology and History== The Arabic term سعد الذابح, Saʿd al-Dhābiḥ, The Lucky Asterism of the Slaughterer (22 lunar station), consists of the 3 stars: α1, β and ν Cap. As α and β already have proper names, the corrupte..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2917:29, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,124 N Alshain (شاهین) Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alshain}} Alshain is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Persian. It is the name of HIP98036 (β Aql, HR 7602) in constellation Aql. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times (with a misreading in the second word) from abbreviating the Persian asterism name shahin-i tarazu, "the Scale Beam," for α, β and γ Aql. The Persian name, in turn, was a medieval tra..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2817:28, 17 May 2025 diff hist +290 Alsephina No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 17:2617:26, 17 May 2025 diff hist +829 N Alsciaukat Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alsciaukat}} Alsciaukat is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP41075 (31 Lyn, HR 3275) in constellation Lyn. ==Etymology and History== misspelled Arabic الشوكة aš-šawkat (al-shaukat), The Thorn. The name obviously has nothing to do with the figure of the lynx (or historically sometimes called "Tiger" or "Tigris") that was invented..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2617:26, 17 May 2025 diff hist +822 N Alsafi Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alsafi}} Alsafi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP96100 (σ Dra, HR 7462) in constellation Dra. ==Etymology and History== Alsafi is corrupted from Athāfi, erroneously transcribed from the Arabic plural Athāfiyy, by which the nomads designated the tripods of their open-air kitchens; one of these being imagined in σ, τ and υ [Dra]..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2517:25, 17 May 2025 diff hist +797 N Alruba Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alruba}} Alruba is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP86782 (, HR 6618) in constellation Dra. ==Etymology and History== Arabic الربع Al Rubaʽ translates "the foal" and specifically refers to a young camel born in the spring. The name was considered traditional by WGSN in 2018 as it is listed in Allen (1899). ==Mythology== ==IAU W..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2517:25, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,530 N Alrescha Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alrescha}} Alrescha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP9487 (α Psc, HR 596) in constellation Psc. ==Etymology and History== From the ind-A lunar mansion name al-risha', "the Cord," for β And. Wrongly transferred to α Psc in recent times. According to a sci-A source, the ind-A al-risha' included, in a larger sense, two curving lines..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2517:25, 17 May 2025 diff hist +843 N Alrakis Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alrakis}} Alrakis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP83608 (μ Dra, HR 6370) in constellation Dra. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from its ind-A name al-raqis, "the Trotting Camel." ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/02/01. ==Weblinks== * Website of the..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2417:24, 17 May 2025 diff hist +593 N Alpherg Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alpherg}} Alpherg is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP7097 (η Psc, HR 437) in constellation Psc. ==Etymology and History== ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group on Star Names== The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2018/06/01. ==Weblinks== * Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/ ==Reference== *References|References (gener..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2417:24, 17 May 2025 diff hist +1,364 N Alpheratz Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alpheratz}} Alpheratz is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP677 (α And, HR 15) in constellation And. ==Etymology and History== The specific origin of this name is unclear. It may represent a transfer from β Peg, where alferaz and other variants were applied in medieval times as abbreviations for β Peg's Arabic name mankib al-faras, "t..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2117:21, 17 May 2025 diff hist +991 N Alphecca Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alphecca}} Alphecca is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP76267. (α CrB, HR 5793) in constellation CrB. ==Etymology and History== Applied in medieval times from the ind-A asterism name al-fakka, for Corona Borealis. The Arabic name, from the root f-k-k, "to separate, break up, etc.," apparently refers to this asterism's shape: an incomp..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2117:21, 17 May 2025 diff hist +964 N Alphard Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alphard}} Alphard is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP46390. (α Hya, HR 3748) in constellation Hya. ==Etymology and History== Applied in medieval times from its ind-A name al-fard, "the Solitary One," descriptive of this star's standing out among the surrounding dim stars. (See the same word in the plural, with ζ CMa.) ==Mythology==..." Tag: Disambiguation links
• 17:2117:21, 17 May 2025 diff hist +978 N Alniyat Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Alniyat}} Alniyat is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP80112. (σ Sco, HR 6084) in constellation Sco. ==Etymology and History== Applied in recent times from the ind-A name al-niyat, "the Arteries", for σ and τ Sco. α Sco, between the arteries, was the ind-A qalb al'aqrab, "the Scorpion's Heart" (all were part of the ind-A Scorpion)...." Tag: Disambiguation links