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What is the name of the brightest star in Orion?
Rigel is the brightest star in Orion, Betelgeuse is the 2nd brightest
What does a star Greek letter designation tell you that its ancient Arabic name doesn't?
The first letters of the Greek alphabet are usually given to the brightest stars in the constellation.
How did alpha centauri get its name?
It's the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus. Star names are assigned based on the genitive form of the name of the constellation they're in, with the brighter stars (usually) being given low Greek letter names.
How are the stars in a constellations named?
The brightest stars in the sky all have names that were given by ancient civilizations. Most of the names we use today have been passed down from Greek and Roman cultures. These include star names such as Beteleguese (in Orion), Sirius (in Canis Major), Arcturus (in Bootes), Spica (in Virgo), and many others. Another way of naming stars is to assign a letter from the Greek Alphabet (Alpha as the brightest) along with the name of the constellation they are in. For instance the brightest star in Leo would be Alpha Leonis. The second brightest would be Beta Leonis, etc. One thing to know is that the only organization that has the official rights to naming stars is the International Astronomical Union. It is simply not possible to have a star named after a person. You may pay $50 to some group for a fancy certificate, but no one will ever refer to that star as "Edna Garffdangle".
Is Alpha Bootis a star in bootes constellation?
Yes. Alpha, The first letter of the Greek Alphabet, means it is the brightest star in the constellation. Bootes identifies the Constellation. A few very bright stars have a single name.
What is the name of one of the brightest stars?
The Sun. Yes, but apart from the Sun, what's the brightest? The answer is "Sirius". This is apparent brightness. There are a lot of brighter stars, but they are farther away.
What's the name of the stars in the Auriga constellation?
Star Capella is on of the brightest stars , it's home is Auriga constellation
What plant is called theevening star?
The planet Venus is normally referred to as the morning or evening star depending on where it is in its orbit around the sun. Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon.
What is the name of the moisture on grass early in the morning?
H
Is there a another name for Very early morning?
Dawn or sunrise.
What is the name of the brightest star in Orion?
Rigel is the brightest star in Orion, Betelgeuse is the 2nd brightest
What does the name sahar mean in US?
Sahar is an Arabic name which means early in the morning.
What does a star Greek letter designation tell you that its ancient Arabic name doesn't?
The first letters of the Greek alphabet are usually given to the brightest stars in the constellation.
What does the luo name Akinyi mean?
The Luo name Akinyi means "born in the early morning".
Prime time tv show with morning in name?
"Good Morning, Miami" (2002-2004). Stars Mark Feuerstein, Ashley Williams, Constance Zimmer.
What is the brightest star in Gemini?
Pollux, the head of the more easterly of the two twins (who is also named Pollux). Interestingly (and somewhat confusingly for people who think the designations run in order of brightness), Pollux is actually Beta Geminorum, not Alpha Geminorum (aka Castor).
What is the meaning of the African Luo name Akinyi?
The meaning of the African Luo name Akinyi is "born in the early morning".
