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The Book of Fixed Stars, a 10th-century synthesis of the comprehensive star catalogue in Ptolemy’s Almagest with local Arabic astronomical traditions on the constellations (notably the constellation system of the Anwā’). This page shows Orion (al-jabbar, "the giant"). The star Rigel in his foot derives its name from the Arabic rijl, "foot."

This is a list of Arabic star names. In Western astronomy, most of the accepted star names are Arabic, a few are Greek and some are of unknown origin. Typically only bright stars have names.[1]

History of Arabic star names

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Very old star names originated among people who lived in the Arabian Peninsula more than a thousand years ago, after the rise of Islam.[2] However, some Arabic language star names sprang up later in history, as translations of ancient Greek language descriptions.

The astronomer Claudius Ptolemy in his Almagest (2nd century) tabulated the celestial position and brightness (visual magnitude) of 1,025 stars. Ptolemy's book was translated into Arabic in the 8th and 9th centuries and became famous in Europe as a 12th-century Latin translation. Many of the Arabic-language star descriptions in the Almagest came to be widely used as names for stars.

Ptolemy used a strategy of "figure reference" to identify stars according to their position within a familiar constellation or asterism (e.g., "in the right shoulder of The Hunter"). Muslim astronomers adopted some of these as proper names for stars, and added names from traditional Arabic star lore, which they recorded in various Zij treatises. The most notable of these is the Book of Fixed Stars written by the Muslim astronomer Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (known as Azophi in the West), who thoroughly illustrated all the stars known to him along with their observations, descriptions, positions, magnitudes, brightness, and color.

In Europe, during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, many ancient star names were copied or translated incorrectly by various writers, some of whom did not know the Arabic language very well. As a result, the history of a star's name can be complicated.[3]

In 2016, the IAU designated official star names to resolve the difficulty of using different naming systems.[4] Many stars were given the commonly used Arabic name.

List

A

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Arabic name (vowels) Scientific star name
Acamar Ākhiru-n-Nahr the River's or Stream's End / Tail / Edge / Border آخر النهر آخِرُ ٱلْنََهْر Theta Eridani
Achernar Alpha Eridani
Acrab ʽAqrab the Scorpion عقرب عَقْرَب Beta Scorpii
Acubens ʼaz-Zubānā the Claw / Dart / Sting الزبانى الْزُّبَانَى Alpha Cancri
Adhafera aḍ-Ḍafiyrah the Braid / Curl / Strand (of the lion's mane) الضفيرة الْضَّفِيرَة Zeta Leonis
Adhara al-ʽAdhārā the Virgin / Nymph العذارى الْعَذَارَى Epsilon Canis Majoris A
Adhil adh-Dhayl the Tail / Annex الذيل الْذَيْل Xi Andromedae
Adib adh-Dhiʼb the Wolf الذئب الْذِّئْب Alpha Draconis, "Thuban"
Ain ʽAyn the Eye (of the bull) عين عَيْن Epsilon Tauri
Aladfar al-ʼUẓfūr the Talons (of the Swooping Eagle) الأظفر أُظْفُور Eta Lyrae
Alawaid al-ʽAwāʼidh the Protecting Mother Camels; the Old Camels; "the Four" الربع, العوائذ الْرُّبَع, الْعَوَائِذ Gamma Draconis,
Xi Draconis,
Nu Draconis,
Beta Draconis
al-ʽAwwād the Lutenist / Lute Player العواد الْعَوَّاد
Albali al-Bāliʽ the Swallower البالع البَالِع Epsilon Aquarii
Alchibah al-Khibāʼ the Tent Script error: No such module "Unsubst". الخباء الخِبَاء Alpha Corvi
Alcor al-khawār the Faint One الخوار الخوار 80 Ursae Majoris
Aldebaran ad-Dabarān the Follower (of the Pleiades) الدبران اَلدَّبَرَان Alpha Tauri
Alderamin adh-Dhirāʽu l-Yamīn the Right Arm (of Cepheus) الذراع اليمين الذّراع اليَمِين Alpha Cephei
Aldhibah ʼaḍ-Ḍibaāʽ [Adh-Dhibaaʽ],
ʼaḍ-Ḍibāʽ [Adh-Dhibaaʽe] 		the Hyenas الضباع الْضِّبَاع Zeta Draconis
Aldhibain ʼadh-Dhiʼbayn the Two Hyenas / Wolves الذئبين الْذِّئْبَيْن Zeta Draconis (Aldhibah),
Eta Draconis
Aldulfin Al Dhanab al Dulfīm the Dolphin's Tail الذنب الدلفين الذَّنَبُ الدُّلْفِين Epsilon Delphini
Alfirk al-Firqah the Flock of sheep الفرقة الفِرْقَة Beta Cephei
Algebar (Rijl) ul-Jabbār (Foot of) the Giant رجل الجبار رَجْلَ الجَبَّار Beta Orionis, "Rigel"
Algedi al-Jady the Goat الجدي الجَدْي Alpha2 Capricorni
Algenib al-Janb the Flank (of Pegasus) الجنب الجَنْب Gamma Pegasi
Algieba al-Jab'hah the Forehead (of the Lion) الجبهة الجَبْهَة Gamma Leonis
Algol (Ra'as) al-Ghūl (Head of) the Ghoul رأس الغول رَأسَ الغُول Beta Persei, the "Demon Star"
Algorab al-Ghurāb the Crow الغراب الغُرَاب Delta Corvi
Alhena al-Hanʽah the Brand (on the neck of the camel) الهنعة الهَنْعَة Gamma Geminorum, "Almeisan"
Alioth Al-Jawn The black horse "John" الجون الجَوْن Epsilon Ursae Majoris
Alkaid al-Qā'id (banāt naʽash) the Leader (of the mourning maidens) القائد بنات نعش القائِد بَنات نَعْش Eta Ursae Majoris
Alkes al-Ka's the Cup الكأس الکَأْس Alpha Crateris
Almak, Almach ʼal-ʽAnāqi ʼl-Arḍ [Al-ʽAnaaqi 'l-Ardh] the Caracal,
Desert Lynx; "She-kid, She-Goat of the land" 		عناق الأرض عَنَاقِ ٱلْأَرْض Gamma Andromedae
Almeisan al-Maysān the Shining one الميسان المَيْسَان Gamma Geminorum, "Alhena"
Alnair an-Nayyir the Bright one النير النّيّر Alpha Gruis
Alnasl an-Naşl the Blade النصل النَّصْل Gamma² Sagittarii
Alnilam an-Niżm the String of Pearls النظم النَّظْم Epsilon Orionis
Alnitak an-Niṭāq the Girdle (Orion's Belt) النطاق النِّطَاق Zeta Orionis
Alphard al-Fard the Solitary one الفرد الفَرْد Alpha Hydrae
Alphecca (Nayyir) al-Fakkah (the Bright one of) the Broken (Ring) نير الفكة نَيِّر الفَکَّة Alpha Coronae Borealis
Alpheratz (Surrat) al-Faras (Navel of) the Mare سرة الفرس سُرَّة الفَرَس Alpha Andromedae
Alruba' al-Rubaʽ "the foal" الربع الرُّبع HD 161693, HR 6618
Alrescha ar-Rishā' the Well-Rope الرشاء الرِّشَاء Alpha Piscium
Alsafi aṣ-Ṣaāfiyy [Asw-Swaafiyy],
aṣ-Ṣāfiyy [As-Ssaafiyy]		 the Tripods الصافيّ الْصَّافِيّ Sigma Draconis
Alsuhail Suhayl Glorious سهيل سّهَيْل any of: Canopus,
Velorum, or Lambda Velorum
Altair (an-Nisr) uṭ-Ṭāʼir the Flying (Eagle) النسر الطائر النَّسْر الطَّائِر Alpha Aquilae
Altais at-Tays the Goat التيس التَّيْس Delta Draconis
Alterf aṭ-Ṭarf the View (of the Lion) الطرف الطَّرْف Lambda Leonis
Aludra al-ʽUdhrah Virginity العذرة العُذْرَة Eta Canis Majoris
Alula Australis,
Alula Borealis 		(al-Qafzat) ul-Ūla' the First (Leap) القفزة الأولى Xi Ursae Majoris and Nu Ursae Majoris
Alya al-Alyah the fatty Tail of a sheep الألية Theta Serpentis
Alsephina Al-Safinah the ship السفينة Delta Velorum
Angetenar ʽArjat un-Nahr Curve of the River عرجة النهر Tau² Eridani
Ankaa al-ʽAnqā' Anqa, Phoenix العنقاء Alpha Phoenicis
Arkab al-ʽArqūb the Hamstring العرقوب Beta Sagittarii
Arneb al-Arnab the Hare الأرنب Alpha Leporis
Arrakis ʼar-Rāqiṣ the Dancer; Trotting Camel الراقص الْرَّاقِص Arrakis
Asuia ʼash-Shujaāʽ,
ʼash-Shujāʽ 		the Hydra / Sea-Serpent الشجاع الْشُّجَاع Beta Draconis
Atik al-ʽĀtiq ath-Thurayyā the Shoulder (of Perseus) عَاتِق الثّريّا Omicron Persei
Auva al-ʽAwwā' the Barking (Dog) العواء الْعَوَّاء Delta Virginis, "Minelauva"
Azfar Adib ʼAẓfaāru ʼdh-Dhiʼb,
ʼAẓfaāru ʼdh-Dhiʼb 		the Wolf's Nails / Fingerprints أظفار الذئب أَظْفَارُ ٱلْذِّئْب Azfar Adib
Azha Āshiyānah (Template:Langx Āshyāneh) (Ostrich) Nest اشیانه أَشیانَة Eta Eridani

Star groups

Parent Group Transliterated Group Meaning Group Name Transliterated Subgroup Meaning Subgroup Name Scientific star name
Adhara al-ʽAdhāriy the Virgins / Nymphs الْعَذَارِي ʼAwwalu-l-ʽAdhāriy First of the Virgins / Nymphs أَوَّلُ ٱلْعَذَارِي Epsilon Canis Majoris
Thāniyu-l-ʽAdhāriy Second of the Virgins / Nymphs ثَانِيُ ٱلْعَذَارِي Omicron² Canis Majoris

In Arabic astronomy, Draco was divided into three parts:

  1. Alawaid, the first part and the main body of Draco, also called الْرُّبَع ar-Rubaʽ.
  2. Arrakis
  3. Azfar Adib

B

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Baham Sa'ad ul-Biham Luck of the Young Beasts سعد البهام Theta Pegasi
Baten Kaitos Baṭni Qayṭus Belly of Cetus بطن قيطوس Zeta Ceti
Beid Bayḍ Eggs بيض Omicron¹ Eridani
Benetnash Banāt un-Naʿash Daughters of the bier بنات النعش Eta Ursae Majoris

see also Alkaid

Betelgeuse yad ul-Jawzā' hand of the Central One يد الجوزاء Alpha Orionis
Botein al-Buṭayn the Belly (of the ram) بطين Delta Arietis

C

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Caph al-Kaff ul-Khaḍib the Palm (reaching from the Pleiades) الكـــف الخضيب Beta Cassiopeiae
Celbalrai Kalb ur-Rāʿī the Shepherd's Dog كلب الراعي Beta Ophiuchi
Chort al-Kharat the Rib الخرت Theta Leonis
Cursa Kursiyy al-Jauzah the Chair or Footstool (of Orion) الكرسيّ Beta Eridani

D

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Dabih Saʿad udh-Dhābiḥ the lucky star of the Slaughterer سّعد الذّابح Beta Capricorni
Deneb Dhanab ud-Dajājah Tail of the hen ذنب الدجاجة alpha Cygni
Deneb Algedi Dhanab ul-Jady Tail of the goat ذنب الجدي Delta Capricorni
Deneb Dulfim Dhanab ud-Dulfīn Tail of the Dolphin ذنب الدّلفين Epsilon Delphini
Deneb Kaitos Dhanab ul-Qayṭus (ul-Janūbīyy) (Southern) Tail of Cetus ذنب قيطوس الجنوبي Beta Ceti

see also Diphda

Denebola Dhanab ul-Asad Tail of the lion ذنب الاسد Beta Leonis
Diphda aḍ-Ḍifdaʿ ath-Thānī the (second) Frog الضّفدع الثاني Beta Ceti
Dschubba al-Jab'hah the Forehead (of the scorpion) الجبهة Delta Scorpii
Dubhe Kāhil ud-Dubb (the back of) the Bear كاهل الدّب Alpha Ursae Majoris
Dziban adh-Dhi'ban the Two Wolves or Jackals الذئبان Psi Draconis

E

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Edasich adh-Dhikh the Hyena الذّيخ Iota Draconis
El Nath an-Naṭḥ the butting (of the bull's horns) النطح Beta Tauri
Eltanin / Etamin / Etanin at-Tinnin the Great Serpent التنين Gamma Draconis
Enif al-Anf the Nose (of Pegasus) الأنف Epsilon Pegasi
Errai ar-Rāʿī the Shepherd الراعي Gamma Cephei

F

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Fomalhaut Fum al-Ḥūt Mouth of the Whale فم الحوت Alpha Piscis Austrini
Furud al-Furud the bright Single ones (see Template:Slink) الفرد Zeta Canis Majoris

G

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Gienah al-Janāḥ the Wing الجناح refers to two stars:
Gomeisa al-Ghumaişā' the Bleary-eyed one الغميصاء Beta Canis Minoris

H

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Hadar Ḥaḍār Settlement حضار Beta Centauri
Hamal Rā's al-Ḥamal (head of) the Ram رأس الحمل Alpha Arietis
Heka al-Haqʿah the White Spot الهقعة Lambda Orionis

see also Meissa

Homam Saʿad al-Humām the Lucky star of the High-minded سعد الهمام Zeta Pegasi

I

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Iklil Iklīl al Jabhah The Crown of the Forehead إكليل الجبهة Rho Scorpii
Izar Al-Izar The girdle, or, The loin-cloth الإزار Epsilon Boötis

J

Common name Arabic name Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Jabbah al-Jab'hah the Forehead (of the scorpion) الجبهة Nu Scorpii

K

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Kalb Kaʿab Dhiy l-ʿInān the Shoulder of the Rein-holder كعب ذي العنان Iota Aurigae

also named Hassaleh

Kaffaljidhma al-Kaff al-Jadhmā' the Cut-short Hand الكف الجذماء Gamma Ceti
Kaus Australis,
Kaus Media,
Kaus Borealis		 al-Qaws the Bow القوس Epsilon Sagittarii

Delta Sagittarii

Lambda Sagittarii

Keid al-Qaiḍ the (broken egg) Shells القيض Omicron² Eridani
Kitalpha Qiṭʿat al-Faras Part of the Horse قطعة الفرس Alpha Equulei
Kochab al-Kawkab the Star كوكب Beta Ursae Minoris
Kurhah al-Qurḥah the Blaze on a horse's brow القرحة Xi Cephei

L

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Lesath al-Lasʿah The sting اللسعة Upsilon Scorpii
Luh-Denebola / Denebola Dhanab al-Asad/al-Layth the lion's tail ذنب الاسد/الليث Beta Leonis

M

Arab-Latinized star name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Arabic name

(vowels)

Scientific star name
Maasym al-Miʿasam uth-Thurayyā the Wrist (of Hercules) معصم الثّريّا Lambda Herculis
Maaz al-Māʿaz the he-Goat المعز Epsilon Aurigae
Mankib Mankib (ul-Faras) the Shoulder (of the Horse) منكب الفرس Alpha Pegasi
Marfik al-Mirfaq the Elbow المرفق Lambda Ophiuchi
Markab Markab (ul-Faras) the Saddle (of the Horse) مركب الفرس Alpha Pegasi
Markeb Markab Something to Ride مركب Kappa Velorum
Matar al-Saʿad ul-Maṭar the lucky star of Rain سعد مطر Eta Pegasi
Mebsuta adh-Dhirāʿu l-Mabsūṭah the Outstretched (Paw) الذّراع المبسوطه Epsilon Geminorum
Megrez al-Maghriz the Base of the bear's tail مغرز Delta Ursae Majoris
Meissa al-Maysān the Shining one الميسان Lambda Orionis
Mekbuda adh-Dhirāʿu l-Maqbūḍah the Folded (Arm) الذّراع المقبوضة Zeta Geminorum
Meleph Al Ma᾽laf the Stall Epsilon Cancri
Menkalinan Mankib Dhiyi l-ʿInān Shoulder of the Rein-holder منكب ذي العنان Beta Aurigae
Menkar al-Minkhar the Nostril المنخر Alpha Ceti
Menkent Mankib ul-Qanṭūris the Shoulder of the Centaur منكب قنطورس Theta Centauri
Menkib Al-Mankib uth-Thurayyā the Shoulder (of the Pleiades) منكب الثّريّا
Merak ʼal-Marāqq the Loins (of the bear) المراقّ الْمِرَاقّ Beta Ursae Majoris
Mintaka al-Minṭaqah the Belt (of Orion) المنطقة Delta Orionis
Mirach ʼal-Marāqq the Loins / Loinclotht المراقّ الْمِرَاقّ Beta Andromedae
Mirak Epsilon Boötis
Mirfak al-Mirfaq uth-Thurayyā the Elbow مرفق الثّريّا Alpha Persei
Mizar al-Mi'zar the Apron المئزر Zeta Ursae Majoris
Mothallah Ra'as ul-Muthallath (Head of) the Triangle الرعس المثلث Alpha Trianguli
Muhlifain ʼal-Muḥlifayn محلفين مُحْلِفَيْن Gamma Centauri
Muliphein Gamma Canis Majoris
Muphrid Mufrid ur-Rāmiḥ the Solitary one of the Lancer المفرد الرامح Eta Boötis
Murzim / Mirzam ʼal-Murzim / ʼal-Mirzam the Herald المرزم الْمُرْزِم \الْمِرْزَم Beta Canis Majoris

N

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Nashira Saʿad Nāshirah Lucky star of Nashirah سعد ناشرة Gamma Capricorni
Nekkar al-Baqqār the Cattleman البقار Beta Boötis
Nihal an-Nihāl (camels) Quenching their thirst النهال Beta Leporis
Nusakan an-Nasaqān The two arrays النسقان Beta Coronae Borealis
Nushaba / Alnasl Zujji n-Nashshāba [Zujji n-Nashāba?] / an-Naşl the Arrowhead زُجِّ النشابة / النصل Gamma Sagittarii

O

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Okda al-ʿUqdah the Knot العقدة Alpha Piscium

P

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Phact Script error: No such module "lang". the Dove
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Columbae
Phad Script error: No such module "lang". the Thigh
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Ursae Majoris
Pherkad Script error: No such module "lang". the Calf
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Ursae Minoris

R

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Rasalased Script error: No such module "lang". Head of the lion
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Epsilon Leonis
Rasalgethi Script error: No such module "lang". Head of the Kneeler
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Herculis
Rasalhague Script error: No such module "lang". Head of the Snake-man
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Ophiuchi
Rastaban Script error: No such module "lang". Head of the Snake
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Draconis
Rigel Script error: No such module "lang". Foot of the Giant
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Orionis

see also Algebar

Rigil Kentaurus Script error: No such module "lang". Foot of the Centaur
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Centauri
Risha Script error: No such module "lang". the Well-Rope
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Piscium
Rukbah Script error: No such module "lang". the Knee
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Delta Cassiopeiae
Rukbat Script error: No such module "lang". Knee of the archer
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Sagittarii

S

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Sabik Script error: No such module "lang". the Preceding
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Eta Ophiuchi
Sadachbia Script error: No such module "lang". Lucky star of the Tents
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Aquarii
Sadalbari Script error: No such module "lang". Lucky star of the Splendid one
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Mu Pegasi
Sadalmelik Script error: No such module "lang". Lucky star of the King
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Aquarii
Sadalsuud Script error: No such module "lang". Luck of Lucks
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Aquarii
Sadr Script error: No such module "lang". the Breast (of the hen)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Cygni
Saiph Script error: No such module "lang". the Sword (of Orion)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Kappa Orionis
Scheat Script error: No such module "lang". the Shoulder
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Pegasi
Shaula Script error: No such module "lang". the Raised (tail of the scorpion)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Lambda Scorpii
Shedir Script error: No such module "lang". the Breast
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Cassiopeiae
Sheliak Script error: No such module "lang". Lyra
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Lyrae
Sheratan Script error: No such module "lang". the Two Signs
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Arietis
Sirrah Script error: No such module "lang". Navel (of the Mare)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Andromedae
Skat Script error: No such module "lang". (or Script error: No such module "lang".) the Leg (or the Wish)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Delta Aquarii
Spica Script error: No such module "lang". the Stem
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Virginis
Sulafat Script error: No such module "lang". the Tortoise
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Lyrae

T

Arab-Latinized name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Arabic name

(vowels)

Scientific star name
Talitha Australis,
Talitha Borealis		 Script error: No such module "lang". the Third Leap (of the ghazal)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Kappa Ursae Majoris
Tania Australis,
Tania Borealis		 Script error: No such module "lang". the Second Leap (of the gazelle)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Mu Ursae Majoris
Tarf Script error: No such module "lang". "The glance" of the lion
Script error: No such module "Lang".
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Cancri
Thuban Script error: No such module "lang". the Snake
Script error: No such module "Lang".
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Draconis

U

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Unukalhai Script error: No such module "lang". Neck of the Snake
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Serpentis

V

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Vega Script error: No such module "lang". the Falling Eagle
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Lyrae

W

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Wasat Script error: No such module "lang". "Middle" of the sky
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Delta Geminorum
Wezen Script error: No such module "lang". the Weight
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Delta Canis Majoris
Wezn Beta Columbae

Y

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Yed Posterior Script error: No such module "lang". (Back of the Snake Man's) Hand
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Epsilon Ophiuchi
Yed Prior Script error: No such module "lang". (Palm of the Snake Man's) Hand
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Delta Ophiuchi

Z

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name Scientific star name
Zaurac Script error: No such module "lang". the Boat
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Eridani
Zavijava Script error: No such module "lang". the Angle of the Barking Dog
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Beta Virginis
Zawiah

aka Zaniah

Script error: No such module "lang". The angle
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Eta Virginis
Zubenelgenubi Script error: No such module "lang". Southern Claw (of the scorpion)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Alpha Librae
Zubenelhakrabi Script error: No such module "lang". Claws (of the scorpion)
Script error: No such module "Lang".
 Gamma Librae
Zubeneschamali Script error: No such module "lang". Northern Claw (of the scorpion)
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 Beta Librae

Others

Common name Arabic name (transliteration) Meaning Arabic name
Milky Way Script error: No such module "lang". The Milky Road
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Andromeda Galaxy Script error: No such module "lang". ("small cloud")[5][6] "little cloud" was the Arabic name for the Andromeda Galaxy, which was first mentioned by Al-Sufi in his Book of Fixed Stars
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See also

References

  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ "Star Names: Where Do They Come From? And Can You Buy One?", RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Information Bulletin #19 December 1996, (archived 2007)
  4. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  6. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  • Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP) website, which in turn cites:
    • Paul Kunitzsch, Tim Smart, Short Guide to Modern Star Names and Their Derivations (1986)
    • Guy Ottewell, The Astronomical CompanionScript error: No such module "Unsubst".
    • Abdul-Rahim Bader, Rasd al-SamaTemplate:' ("Observing the Sky")Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
    • Hamid Al-Naimy Elm al-Falak ("Astronomy")Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

External links

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