Bayer designation

English

Etymology

Surname of German astronomer Johann Bayer + designation

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.

Translations

stellar designation

Chinese:
Mandarin: 拜耳命名法, 巴耶恆星命名法 (zh)

German: Bayer-Bezeichnung f
Japanese: バイエル符号 (baieru fugou), バイエル記号 (baieru kigou), バイエル名 (baierumei)

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