Bayer designation
From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English
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
|
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.