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. STAR is an acronym for: Organizations Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers], the self-regulatory body for the entertainment ticket industry in the UK. Society for Telescopy, Astronomy, and Radio, a non-profit New Jersey astronomy club. ... Stars are listed in the appropriate lists for the constellation, as follows: // Sixth magnitude stars or brighter (V < 6. ...

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Acamar is the name of the star Theta Eridani in the constellation river Eridanus. ... The position of Achernar Achernar (α Eri / α Eridani / Alpha Eridani) is the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus and the ninth brightest star in the nighttime sky. ... Eta Cassiopeiae (η Cas / η Cassiopeiae) is a star system 19. ... Beta Scorpii (β Sco / β Scorpii) is a star system in the constellation Scorpius. ... Acrux (&#945; Crucis) is a star in the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross. ... Alpha Cancri (α Cnc / α Cancri) is a star in the constellation Cancer. ... Aldhafera (arab. ... Epsilon Canis Majoris (ε CMa / ε Canis Majoris), is the second brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Epsilon Tauri (ε Tau / ε Tauri) is a star in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Hyades open cluster. ... Aladfar is the designation of the star Eta Lyrae. ... Gamma Andromedae (γ And / γ Andromedae) is a four star system in the constellation Andromeda. ... Alathfar is the name of the star Mu Lyrae. ... Albaldah is the name of the star pi Sagittarii. ... Albali is the name of the star? (epsilon) Aquarii in the constellation water man. ... Albireo (β Cyg / β Cygni / Beta Cygni) is the third brightest star in the constellation Cygnus. ... Alpha Corvi (α Crv / α Corvi) is a star in the constellation Corvus. ... Mizar (&#950; UMa / &#950; Ursae Majoris / Zeta Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major, lying just at the corner of the Big Dippers handle. ... Alcyone (η Tau / η Tauri / Eta Tauri) is a star system in the constellation Taurus. ... Aldebaran from the Arabic (الدبران al-dabarān) meaning the follower, (α Tau / α Tauri / Alpha Tauri) is the brightest star in the constellation Taurus and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Alpha Cephei (α Cep / α Cephei) is a star in the constellation of Cepheus. ... Aldhafera (arab. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Aldhibah is the name of the star Zeta Draconis. ... Delta Cygni (δ Cyg / δ Cygni) is a third-magnitude star in the constellation Cygnus. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Beta Cephei (β Cep / β Cephei) is a star in the constellation Cepheus. ... Deneb Algedi (also al Giedi, Algiedi, arab: the goat or the child) is the name of the star Alpha Capricorni (alpha Capricorni). ... Deneb Algedi (also al Giedi, Algiedi, arab: the goat or the child) is the name of the star Alpha Capricorni (alpha Capricorni). ... Algenib is the name of two stars: &#947; Pegasi is a Beta Cephei variable star that lies at the lower left-hand corner of the square of Pegasus. ... Gamma Leonis (γ Leo / γ Leonis) is a binary star system in the constellation Leo. ... Algol (β Per / Beta Persei) is a bright star in the constellation Perseus. ... Algorab (arab. ... Alhena is the γ star in the constellation of Gemini Gamma Geminorum (γ Gem / γ Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. ... Ursa Major Epsilon Ursae Majoris (ε UMa / ε Ursae Majoris) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Major (despite its Bayer designation being merely epsilon), and at magnitude 1. ... Eta Ursae Majoris (η UMa / η Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Al Kalb al Rai is the name of the star Rho2 Cephei. ... Alkalurops (or Mu Boötis or Inkalunis/Icalurus or Clava or Venabulum; abbr. ... Al Kaphrah is the name of the star Chi Ursae Maioris. ... Alkes (arab. ... Alkurah (arab. ... Gamma Andromedae (γ And / γ Andromedae) is a four star system in the constellation Andromeda. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Alpha Gruis (α Gru / α Gruis) is the brighest star in the constellation Grus. ... Epsilon Orionis (ε Ori / ε Orionis) is a large blue star in the constellation of Orion. ... Zeta Orionis is a star in the constellation Orion. ... Tau Scorpii is a star in the constellation Scorpius. ... Al Niyat is the name of the star sigma Scorpii in the constellation scorpio. ... Alphard (α Hya / α Hydrae / Alpha Hydrae) is the brightest star in the constellation Hydra. ... Alpha Coronae Borealis (α CrB / α Coronae Borealis) is a binary star in the constellation Corona Borealis. ... Alpha Andromedae (α And / α Andromedae) is the brightest star in the Andromeda constellation, which is located immediately northwest of Pegasus. ... Gamma Cephei (γ Cep / γ Cephei) is a star in the constellation Cepheus. ... The star Arrakis (&#956; Draconis), in the Draco constellation, is a binary star. ... Alrischa (arab. ... Sigma Draconis is a star system 18. ... The star Alshain (Scientific Name Beta Aquilae) is located at right ascension 19h 55. ... Nu Capricorni (ν Cap / ν Capricorni) is a binary star in the constellation Capricornus. ... Alsciaukat is the name of the star 31 Lyncis. ... Altarf, also known as al-Tarf (Arabic for the tip) and as ß-Cancri, is a star in the constellation Cancer. ... Altair (α Aql / α Aquilae / Alpha Aquilae / Atair ) is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila and the twelfth brightest star in the nighttime sky, at visual magnitude 0. ... Altais (arab. ... Alterf (arab. ... The traditional star name Al Thalimain refers to two stars in the constellation Aquila: Iota Aquilae Lambda Aquilae The name derives from the Arabic term aθ-θalÄ«main meaning The two ostriches. This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Aludra is a star in the constellation Canis Major (Eta Canis Majoris) approximately 3200 light years away. ... Xi Ursae Majoris (ξ UMa / ξ Ursae Majoris) is a star system in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Nu Ursae Majoris (ν UMa / ν Ursae Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Beta Draconis (β Dra / β Draconis) is the third brightest star in the constellation Draco. ... Theta Serpentis (θ Ser / θ Serpentis) is a star system in the constellation Serpens. ... Xi Geminorum (ξ Gem / ξ Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. ... Ancha (arab. ... Angetenar (arab. ... Alpha Phoenicis (α Phe / α Phoenicis) is the brightest star in the constellation Phoenix. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arcturus (α Boo / α Boötis / Alpha Boötis) (IPA: ) is the brightest star in the constellation Boötes, and the third brightest star in the night sky, with a visual magnitude of −0. ... The Bayer designation Beta Sagittarii (β Sgr / β Sagittarii) is shared by two star systems, β¹ Sagittarii and β² Sagittarii, in the constellation Sagittarius. ... The Bayer designation Beta Sagittarii (β Sgr / β Sagittarii) is shared by two star systems, β¹ Sagittarii and β² Sagittarii, in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Eta Capricorni (or Arm; abbr. ... Alpha Leporis (α Lep / α Leporis) is the brightest star in the constellation Lepus. ... The star Arrakis (&#956; Draconis), in the Draco constellation, is a binary star. ... The Bayer designation Beta Sagittarii (β Sgr / β Sagittarii) is shared by two star systems, β¹ Sagittarii and β² Sagittarii, in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Zeta Sagittarii (ζ Sgr / ζ Sagittarii) is the third brightest star system in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Asellus Australis (lat. ... Asellus Borealis (lat. ... Asellus Primus is the name of the star Theta Bootis. ... Asellus Secundus is the name of the star? Bootis (Iota Bootis). ... Asellus Tertius is the name of the star? Bootis (Kappa Bootis). ... Epsilon Hydrae (ε Hya / ε Hydrae) is a Class G5, third-magnitude star in the constellation Hydra. ... Zeta Sagittarii (ζ Sgr / ζ Sagittarii) is the third brightest star system in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Iota Carinae (ι Car / ι Carinae) is a star in the constellation Carina. ... This article is about the figure in Greek mythology. ... Asterope is the name of the star 21 Tauri lain in the pleiads. ... Atik (also Al Atik, arab. ... Atlas is a triple star system in the Pleiades open cluster (M45). ... Alpha Trianguli Australis (α TrA / α Trianguli Australis) is a star in the constellation Triangulum Australe. ... Epsilon Carinae (ε Car / ε Carinae) is a star in the constellation Carina. ... Zeta Aurigae (ζ Aur / ζ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Azha (the breeding place) is the name of the star eta Eridani in the constellation river Eridanus. ... Azmidiske (small sign) is the name of the star Xi Puppis. ...

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Baham is a meat typically served for breakfast in South Africa. ... Baten Kaitos (of Arab batn qaytus - belly of the sea monster) is the name of the star Zeta Ceti in the constellation Cetus. ... Becrux (β Cru / β Crucis / Beta Crucis) is the second brightest star in the constellation Crux and one of the one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Omicron Eridani refers to a pair of stars in the constellation Eridanus: Omicron1 Eridani (ο1 Eridani), or 38 Eridani, with traditional name Keid Omicron2 Eridani (ο2 Eridani), better known as 40 Eridani, with traditional name Keid This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the... Gamma Orionis (γ Ori / γ Orionis / Bellatrix) is the third brightest star in the constellation Orion and the twenty-second brightest star in the nighttime sky. ... Eta Ursae Majoris (η UMa / η Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Betelgeuse (Alpha (α) Orionis) is a semiregular variable star located 427 light-years away [1]. It is the second brightest star in the constellation Orion, and the ninth brightest star in the night sky. ... Beta Trianguli Australis (β TrA / β Trianguli Australis) is a binary star in the constellation Triangulum Australe. ... 41 Arietis is a star in the constellation Aries. ... Epsilon Centauri (ε Cen / ε Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. ... Botein (&#948; Ari) is a star in the constellation Aries. ... Brachium is the name of the star sigma Librae. ... Bunda is the name of the star? Aquarii (Xi Aquarii) in the constellation water man. ...

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This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Capella (α Aur / α Aurigae / Alpha Aurigae) is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga and sixth brightest star in the sky. ... Beta Cassiopeiae (β Cas / β Cassiopeiae) is a star in the constellation Cassiopeia. ... Castor (α Gem / α Geminorum / Alpha Geminorum) is the second brightest star in the constellation Gemini and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Cebalrai (arab. ... Celaeno is a star in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Pleaides star cluster. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Cebalrai (arab. ... Chertan (two small ribs) is the name of the star Theta Leonis in the constellation Leo. ... Chertan (two small ribs) is the name of the star Theta Leonis in the constellation Leo. ... Beta Serpentis (β Ser / β Serpentis) is a star system in the constellation Serpens. ... Cor Caroli (α CVn / α Canum Venaticorum / Alpha Canum Venaticorum) is the brightest star in the northern constellation Canes Venatici. ... Cursa (foot bank [ of the Orion ]) is the name of the beta Eridani. ...

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Beta Capricorni (β Cap / β Capricorni) is a star system in the constellation Capricornus. ... Decrux (δ Cru / δ Crucis / Delta Crucis) is a B2IV star in the constellation Crux. ... Deneb (α Cyg / α Cygni / Alpha Cygni) is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus and one of the vertices of the Summer Triangle. ... Scheddi is the designation of the star delta Capricorni, in the constellation Capricorn. ... Deneb Dulfim is the designation of the star Epsilon Delphini in the constellation Delfin. ... Zeta Aquilae (ζ Aql / ζ Aquilae) is a triple star system in the constellation Aquila. ... Denebola (β Leo / β Leonis / Beta Leonis) is the second brightest star in the constellation Leo. ... Beta Ceti (β Cet / β Ceti) is the brightest star in the constellation Cetus. ... Deneb Kaitos Schemali is the designation of the star Iota Ceti in the constellation whale. ... Deneb Algenubi (arab. ... Alpha Comae Berenices (α Com / α Comae Berenices) is a star in the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenices Hair). ... Beta Ceti (β Cet / β Ceti) is the brightest star in the constellation Cetus. ... Iota Ursae Majoris (ι UMa / ι Ursae Majoris) is a star system in the constellation Ursa Major. ... hi Delta Scorpii (δ Sco / δ Scorpii) is a star in the constellation Scorpius. ... Alpha Ursae Majoris (α UMa / α Ursae Majoris) is the second-brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Major (despite its Bayer designation of alpha). It also has the traditional name Dubhe. ... Duhr (also Dhur) is the name of the star delta Leonis in the constellation lion. ...

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Edasich (Hyaene) is the name of the star? Draconis (Iota Draconis). ... Electra is the name of the star 17 Tauri lain in the pleiads. ... Alpha Trianguli (α Tri / α Trianguli) is a binary star in the constellation Triangulum. ... Elnath (or El Nath), is a star in the constellation Taurus. ... Gamma Draconis (γ Dra / γ Draconis) is a star in the constellation Draco. ... Epsilon Pegasi (ε Peg / ε Pegasi) is a star in the constellation Pegasus. ... Gamma Cephei (γ Cep / γ Cephei) is a star in the constellation Cepheus. ... Gamma Draconis (γ Dra / γ Draconis) is a star in the constellation Draco. ...

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Fomalhaut (α PsA / α Piscis Austrini / Alpha Piscis Austrini) is the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Fum al Samakah (arab. ... Zeta Canis Majoris (or Furud/Phurud; abbr. ...

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Grumium (the Kiefer) is the name of the Xi Draconis. ...

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Beta Centauri (β Cen / β Centauri), also known as Hadar or Agena, is the second brightest star in the constellation Centaurus and the eleventh brightest star in the nighttime sky. ... Hadir is the name of the star Sigma Puppis in the constellation Puppis. ... Zeta Aurigae (ζ Aur / ζ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Epsilon Aurigae (ε Aur / ε Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Alpha Arietis (α Ari / α Arietis) is the brightest star in the constellation Aries. ... Iota Aurigae (ι Aur / ι Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Head of Hydrus is the English designation of the alpha Hydri in the constellation small hydra. ... Lambda Orionis (λ Ori / λ Orionis) is a star in the constellation Orion. ... Zeta Virginis (ζ Vir / ζ Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Zeta Aurigae (ζ Aur / ζ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Eta Aurigae (η Aur / η Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Homam (man of high spirit) is the name of the star Zeta Pegasi. ... Gamma Tauri (γ Tau / γ Tauri) is a star in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Hyades star cluster. ... The Bayer designation] Delta Tauri (δ Tau / δ Tauri) is shared by three star systems in the constellation Taurus. ... Zeta Hydrae (ε Hya / ε Hydrae) is a Class G9, third-magnitude star in the constellation Hydra. ...

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Epsilon Boötis (ε Boo / ε Boötis) is a star in the constellation Boötes. ...

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Nu Scorpii (ν Sco / ν Scorpii) is a star system in the constellation Scorpius. ... Jih is the name of the star Kappa Pegasi. ... Epsilon Crucis (ε Cru / ε Crucis) is a Class K3III, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Crux. ...

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Kaffaljidhm is the name of the star gamma Ceti. ... Kajam, also Cajam, Cujam (club), is the designation of the star omega Herculis in the constellation Hercules. ... Epsilon Capricorni (or Kastra; abbr. ... Epsilon Sagittarii (ε Sgr / ε Sagittarii) is a binary star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Kaus Borealis (elbow, north) is the name for the star? Sagittarii (Lambda Sagittarii). ... Delta Sagittarii (δ Sgr / δ Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius. ... 40 Eridani (also known as Omicron 2 Eridani, or Keid, from the Arabic word qayd (egg) shells) is a triple star system less than 16. ... Kitalpha, also Kitalphar (part of the horse) is the name of the star alpha Equulei. ... The Bayer designation] Delta Tauri (δ Tau / δ Tauri) is shared by three star systems in the constellation Taurus. ... Beta Ursae Minoris (β UMi / β Ursae Minoris) is the second brightest star in the bowl of the Little Dipper, the constellation Ursa Minor. ... Kornephoros (club carrier) is the name for the star beta Herculis. ... Kraz is the name for the star Beta Corvi. ... Ksora, also Ruchbah (knee) is the name for the star delta Cassiopeiae. ... The constellation Pisces, is named after fish (plural). ... Nu Draconis (ν Dra / ν Draconis) is a double star in the constellation Draco. ...

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Beta Librae (β Lib / β Librae) is the brightest star in the constellation Libra. ... La Superba (Y CVn / Y Canum Venaticorum) is a semi-regular variable star peaking at about +4. ... Upsilon Scorpii (υ Sco / υ Scorpii) is a star in the constellation Scorpius. ... Lucida is a family of typefaces designed by Charles Bigelow and Kris Holmes. ... Alpha Vulpeculae (α Vul / α Vulpeculae) is the brightest star in the constellation Vulpecula. ...

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Maasym (wrist) is the designation of the star Lambda Herculis) in the constellation Herkules. ... Theta Aurigae (θ Aur / θ Aurigae) is a binary star in the constellation Auriga. ... MAIA (20 Tauri). ... Marfark (also Marfak) is the name of the star Theta Cassiopeiae. ... Marfik (also Marsik) is the name of the star Lambda Ophiuchi. ... Markab (or Marchab) is the proper name of the star α Pegasi. ... Matar (shoulder) is the name of the star? Pegasi (Eta Pegasi). ... Mebsuta (stretching) is the designation of the Epsilon Geminorum. ... Megrez is the star Delta Ursae Maioris. ... Lambda Orionis (λ Ori / λ Orionis) is a star in the constellation Orion. ... Zeta Geminorum (ζ Gem / ζ Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. ... Alpha Ceti (α Cet / α Ceti) is a star in the constellation of Cetus. ... Beta Aurigae (β Aur / β Aurigae) is the second brightest star in the constellation Auriga. ... Alpha Ceti (α Cet / α Ceti) is a star in the constellation of Cetus. ... Theta Centauri (θ Cen / θ Centauri) is a star in the constellation Centaurus. ... Menchib (arab. ... Menkib is the name of the star Zeta Persei in the constellation Perseus. ... Beta Ursae Majoris (β UMa / β Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation of Ursa Major. ... 38 Boötis (38 Boo) is a star in the constellation Boötes. ... Merope is a star in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Pleiades star cluster. ... Gamma Arietis (γ Ari / γ Arietis) is a star in constellation Aries. ... Beta Carinae (β Car / β Carinae) is the second brightest star in the constellation Carina and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky, with apparent magnitude 1. ... Becrux (β Cru / β Crucis / Beta Crucis) is the second brightest star in the constellation Crux and one of the one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Becrux (β Cru / β Crucis / Beta Crucis) is the second brightest star in the constellation Crux and one of the one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Minchir is the designation of the star sigma Hydrae. ... Delta Virginis (&#948; Vir / &#948; Virginis) is a red giant star in the constellation Virgo. ... Minkar (bill) is the name of the star Epsilon Corvi. ... Delta Orionis (δ Ori) is one of the three stars of the belt of the constellation Orion. ... Chandra X-ray Image of Mira Mira (ο Cet / 68 Ceti / HD14386 / HIP10826 / ADS 1778 AP / Omicron Ceti) is a binary star in the constellation Cetus consisting of the red giant, Mira A or just Mira, and a white dwarf, Mira B or VZ Ceti. ... Miram is the name of the star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus. ... Beta Andromedae (β And / β Andromedae) is a star in the constellation Andromeda. ... Mirfak (also known as Algenib, and designated &#945; Persei) is the brightest star in the constellation of Perseus. ... Beta Canis Majoris (β CMa / β Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation of Canis Major. ... Misam is the name of the star kappa Persei in the constellation Perseus. ... Mizar (ζ UMa) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major, lying just at the corner of the Big Dippers handle. ... Alpha Trianguli (α Tri / α Trianguli) is a binary star in the constellation Triangulum. ... ... Muliphein (also Muhlifain, arab. ... Beta Canis Majoris (β CMa / β Canis Majoris) is a star in the constellation of Canis Major. ... The traditional star name Muscida has been applied to: ο Ursae Majoris Either one or both of π¹ Ursae Majoris and π² Ursae Majoris The name derives from the post classical Latin musus, meaning snout, or muzzle [of the bear]. This is a disambiguation page — a list of pages that otherwise might share...

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Hatsya or Iota Orionis is the brightest star in Orions sword. ... Zeta Puppis (ζ Pup / ζ Puppis) is a star in the constellation of Puppis. ... The Bayer designation Gamma Sagittarii (γ Sgr / γ Sagittarii) is shared by two star systems in the constellation Sagittarius, γ1 Sagittarii and γ2 Sagittarii. ... Nashira is the name of the star Gamma Capricorni. ... Epsilon Cassiopeiae (ε Cas / ε Cassiopeiae) is a star system in the constellation Cassiopeia. ... Beta Boötis (or Nekkar/Nakkar or Meres/Merez; abbr. ... Mu Leporis (μ Lep / μ Lep) is a Class B9III, third-magnitude star in the constellation Lepus. ... Nihal (arab. ... Nunki is the σ star in the constellation of Sagittarius Sigma Sagitarii (σ Sgr / σ Sagittarii) is the second brightest star system in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Nusakan is the star Beta Coronae boralis. ...

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Pi Capricorni (or Okul; abbr. ...

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Peacock is the α star in the constellation of Pavo Alpha Pavonis (α Pav / α Pavonis) is a star in the constellation Pavo. ... Alpha Columbae (α Col / α Columbae) is a star in the constellation Columba. ... Gamma Ursae Majoris (γ UMa / γ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Pherkad (also Pherkab) is the designation of the star gamma Ursae Minoris. ... Delta Ursae Minoris (δ UMi / δ Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. ... Pleione is a star in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Pleiades star cluster. ... Pleiades refers to: Pleiades (star cluster) an open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus. ... Sigma Octantis (σ Oct / σ Octantis) is a magnitude 5. ... Polaris (α UMi / α Ursae Minoris / Alpha Ursae Minoris), more commonly known as The North Star or simply North Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. ... Pollux (β Gem / β Geminorum / Beta Geminorum) is one of the brightest star in the constellation Gemini and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Gamma Virginis (&#947; Vir / &#947; Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Praecipua is the designation of the star 46 Leo Minoris in the constellation small lion. ... Procyon (α CMi / α Canis Minoris / Alpha Canis Minoris) is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor and the eighth brightest star in the nighttime sky. ... Tejat Prior is the designation of the star Eta Geminorum. ... Proxima Centauri (Latin proximus, -a, -um: meaning next to or nearest to)[4] is a red dwarf star that is likely a part of the Alpha Centauri star system and is the nearest star to the Sun at a distance of 4. ... Epsilon Boötis (ε Boo / ε Boötis) is a star in the constellation Boötes. ...

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Delta (δ) Eridani, or Rana, is a 3. ... Alpha Herculis (α Her / α Herculis) is a star in the constellation Hercules. ... Ras Alhague is the &#945; star in the constellation of Ophiuchus Ras Alhague (Bayer designation Alpha Ophiuchus) is the brightest star in the constellation Ophiuchus. ... Epsilon Leonis (ε Leo / ε Leonis) is a star in the constellation Leo. ... Mu Leonis (μ Leo / μ Leonis) is a star in the constellation Leo. ... Beta Draconis (β Dra / β Draconis) is the third brightest star in the constellation Draco. ... Castor (&#945; Geminorum) is the fainter star of the heavenly twins. Pollux is its partner. ... Gamma Velorum (γ Vel / γ Velorum) is a star system in the constellation Vela. ... Regulus (α Leo / α Leonis / Alpha Leonis) is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Rigel (pronounced ) (β Orionis) is the brightest star in the constellation Orion and the seventh brightest star in the sky, with visual magnitude 0. ... Alpha Centauri (α Cen / α Centauri, also known as Rigil Kentaurus), is the brightest star system in the southern constellation of Centaurus. ... Mu Virginis (μ Vir / μ Virginis ) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ... Sualocin (α Delphini) and Rotanev (β Delphini) are names of stars, the result of an enduring practical joke played by the Italian astronomer Nicolò Cacciatore, assistant to Giuseppe Piazzi, who reversed the letters in the Latin version of his own name (Nicolaus Venator). The two mysterious names Sualocin and Rotanev simply appeared... ... Ksora, also Ruchbah (knee) is the name for the star delta Cassiopeiae. ... Alpha Sagittarii (α Sgr / α Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation of Sagittarius. ... Delta Cygni (δ Cyg / δ Cygni) is a third-magnitude star in the constellation Cygnus. ...

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Zeta Ophiuchi (ζ Oph / ζ Ophiuchi) is a star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. ... Gamma Aquarii (γ Aqr / γ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. ... Mu Pegasi (μ Peg / μ Pegasi) is a star in the constellation Pegasus. ... Sadalmelik is the name of the star Alpha Aquarii in the constellation water man. ... Beta Aquarii (β Aqr / β Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. ... Zeta Aurigae (ζ Aur / ζ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga. ... Epsilon Eridani (ε Eri / ε Eridani) is a notable main-sequence K2 class star in the constellation of Eridanus. ... Sadr (also spelled Sadir or Sador) is the star Gamma Cygni. ... Kappa Orionis (κ Ori / κ Orionis) is the sixth-brightest star in the constellation of Orion. ... Salm is the designation of the star Tau Pegai. ... Theta Scorpii (θ Sco / θ Scorpii) is a binary star in the constellation Scorpius. ... Sarin is the designation of the star delta Herculis. ... Theta Ursae Majoris (θ UMa / θ Ursae Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Epsilon Leporis (ε Lep / ε Leporis) is a star in bottom-right area of the constellation Lepus. ... Sceptrum (lat. ... Beta Pegasi (β Peg / β Pegasi) is a star in the constellation Pegasus. ... Scheddi is the designation of the star delta Capricorni, in the constellation Capricorn. ... Alpha Cassiopeiae (α Cas / α Cassiopeiae ) is the second-brightest star in the constellation Cassiopeia (magnitude 2. ... Epsilon Cassiopeiae (ε Cas / ε Cassiopeiae) is a star system in the constellation Cassiopeia. ... Seginus (also Segin, Ceginus or Haris) is the name for the star Gamma Boötis. ... Alpha Sagittae (α Sge) is a star in the constellation Sagitta. ... Animation showing how the light curve of a contact binary star changes as they orbit Beta Lyrae (β Lyr / β Lyrae) is a star in the constellation of Lyra. ... Sharatan also known as Beta Arietis or 6 Arietis is a star in the constellation Aries, it is the second Rams horn. ... Lambda Scorpii (λ Sco / λ Scorpii) is the second brightest star system in the constellation Scorpius, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... Delta Aquarii (δ Aqr / δ Aquarii) is the third-brightest star in the constellation Aquarius. ... Sirius (α CMa / α Canis Majoris / Alpha Canis Majoris) (IPA: ) is the brightest star in the night-time sky with a visual apparent magnitude of −1. ... Kappa Aquarii (κ Aqr / κ Aquarii) is a star in the constellation Aquarius. ... Spica (α Vir / α Virginis / Alpha Virginis) is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and one of the brightest stars in the nighttime sky. ... The name Asterope or Sterope is shared by two stars, 21 Tauri and 22 Tauri, in the constellation Taurus. ... Sualocin (α Delphini) and Rotanev (β Delphini) are names of stars, the result of an enduring practical joke played by the Italian astronomer Nicolò Cacciatore, assistant to Giuseppe Piazzi, who reversed the letters in the Latin version of his own name (Nicolaus Venator). The two mysterious names Sualocin and Rotanev simply appeared... Subra is the name of the star Omikron Leonis. ... Lambda Velorum (λ Vel / λ Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela. ... Sulafat (also Sulaphat, arab. ... The Sun (Latin: Sol) is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... History of the star: A star in the train of Virgos dress. ...

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Pi3 Orionis or Pi-3 Orionis (π3 Ori / π3 Orionis) is the brightest star in the lions hide (or shield) that Orion is holding. ... Kappa Ursae Majoris (κ UMa / κ Ursae Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Iota Ursae Majoris (ι UMa / ι Ursae Majoris) is a star system in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Mu Ursae Majoris (μ UMa / μ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... Lambda Ursae Majoris (λ UMa / λ Ursae Majoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Major. ... TARAZED (Gamma Aquilae). ... Taygeta is a triple star system in the constellation Taurus and a member of the Pleiades star cluster. ... Tegmen is the designation of the three-fold star Zeta Cancri. ... The Terebellum is a quadrilateral of stars in the constellation Sagittarius. ... Mu Geminorum (μ Gem / μ Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. ... Tejat Prior is the designation of the star Eta Geminorum. ... Thabit (arab. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Thuban (α Dra / α Draconis / Alpha Draconis) is a star (or star system) in the constellation of Draco. ... Zeta Tauri (ζ Tau / ζ Tauri) is a binary star in the constellation Taurus. ... Alpha Centauri (α Cen / α Centauri, also known as Rigil Kentaurus), is the brightest star system in the southern constellation of Centaurus. ... Torcularis Septemtrionalis (lat. ... Phi Velorum (φ Vel / φ Velorum) is a star in the constellation Vela. ... Iota Carinae (ι Car / ι Carinae) is a star in the constellation Carina. ... Tyl is the name of the star Epsilon Draconis. ...

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Alpha Serpentis (α Ser / α Serpentis) is a triple star system in the constellation Serpens. ...

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Vega (α Lyr / α Lyrae / Alpha Lyrae) is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, the fifth brightest star in the sky and the second brightest star in the Northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus. ... Epsilon Virginis (ε Vir / ε Virginis) is a star in the constellation Virgo. ...

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Wasat is the name of the star Delta Geminorum in the constellation of twins. ... In Arab music a wazn (plural, awzān) is a rhythmic pattern or cycle, literally translated as measure (also called darb, mizan, and usul). ... Wei (&#39759;) refers to: Northern Wei Dynasty, archaeologically the most famous of the Wei dynasties The State of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period The Kingdom of Wei during the Three Kingdoms Period The Kingdom of Wei founded by Ran Min during the Period... Delta Canis Majoris (δ CMa / δ Canis Majoris) is the name of a star in the constellation Canis Major. ...

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Delta Ophiuchi (δ Oph / δ Ophiuchi) is a star in the constellation Ophiuchus. ... Epsilon Ophiuchi (ε Oph / ε Ophiuchi) is a star in the constellation Ophiuchus. ... Delta Ursae Minoris (δ UMi / δ Ursae Minoris) is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. ...

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Zaniah is the designation of the fixed star Eta Virginis. ... Zaurak is the name of the star gamma Eridani. ... Zavijava (also Zavijah)ist the name of the star Beta Virginis in the constellation virgin. ... Duhr (also Dhur) is the name of the star delta Leonis in the constellation lion. ... Zuben-el-Akrab (arab. ... Zuben el Akribi is the designation of the star delta Librae. ... Alpha Librae (α Lib / α Librae) is the second brightest star in the constellation Libra (despite its Bayer designation as alpha). It also has the traditional name Zubenelgenubi. ... Beta Librae (β Lib / β Librae) is the brightest star in the constellation Libra. ...

See also

• Traditional Star Names
• List of stars
• Traditional Chinese star names
• List of Arabic Star Names

Many individual stars, especially the brightest ones, also have proper names given to them by ancient cultures. ... The following is a partial list of stars which have their own articles in Wikipedia. ... Traditional Chinese star names are the names of stars used in ancient Chinese literature, history, religions, mythology, folklore, Chinese opera and in some cases, divination like astrology, horoscope (火羅) and Fengshui. ... This is a list of traditional Arabic names for stars. ...

External links

• Jim Kaler's star page