Bayer designation

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Etymology

Named after German astronomer Johann Bayer.

Noun

Bayer designation (plural Bayer designations)

  1. 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.

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