al-Samaka (السمكة )

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Alsamaka


Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann


Alsamaka 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 the star β Lac in constellation Lacerta.


Concordance, Etymology, History

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was discussed and adopted by the IAU WGSN in August 2026.


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