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I've compiled a table of commonly known star names and their definitions in the Western tradition, grouped by constellation. The Latin constellation names are given along with their 3-letter abbreviation, genetive form, and translation.
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"lucky star of the king" ... The peacock star ... Back to the Star Names Page.
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List of traditional star names - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of traditional names for stars, mostly derived from Arabic and Latin. See also the list of stars by constellation, which gives variant names, derivations, and magnitudes. To find out mo...
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Star have many names, the most familiar of which have been handed down from antiquity. ... Stars have many names. Throughout the ages, people have devised numbering or lettering systems to identify stars within a constellation. A given star may have a different designation in every catalogue in which it appears.
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The names of the stars Avior and Peacock were devised by H.M. Nautical Almanac Office in the 1930s. ... Sadler does not elaborate but Peacock is self-evident since "pavo" is the Latin for "peacock" and alpha Pavonis is the brightest star in that constellation.
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Name a Star - International Star Registry (R) Pick star name of your choice. Naming stars since 1979, our list of satisfied customers include celebrities, dignitaries, and individuals worldwide. ... A beautiful 16" X 12" full color parchment certificate personalized with the star name, date and coordinates.
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Buying Stars and Star Names ... As an international scientific organization, the IAU dissociates itself entirely from the commercial practice of "selling" fictitious star names or "real estate" on other planets or moons in the Solar System.
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star names - A Walk To Remember - Just like in the move, A Walk To Remember. Name a star for someone very special to you. A romantic gift that last beyond a lifetime! Name A Star for that perfect romantic gift. Star names. ... Information about naming a star:
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I saw an article over on Universe Today on the whole star naming scam. This has been one of my pet peeves for a long while - private companies conning you into thinking they're naming a star for you, ... Categories: Science Tags: iau, planet, pluto, star names; 18th April 2008 19:04:47, 481 words, 1942 views 2 comments »...
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