Bayer designation
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Etymology
Named after German astronomer Johann Bayer.
Noun
Bayer designation (plural Bayer designations)
- 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.
Translations
stellar designation
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