Bayer designation en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German astronomer Johann Bayer.
Meanings
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a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek letter, followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name.
Rigel has the Bayer designation β ("beta") Orionis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer designations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
ja バイエル符号 (stellar designation) · de Bayer-Bezeichnung (stellar designation) · cmn 拜耳命名法 (stellar designation) · ja バイエル名 (stellar designation) · ja バイエル記号 (stellar designation) · cmn 巴耶恆星命名法 /巴耶恒星命名法 (stellar designation)