The Bayer designation Psi Aurigae (ψ Aur, ψ Aurigae) is shared by nine star systems in the constellation Auriga and one in Lynx:
- ψ Aurigae = 46 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 50 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 52 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 55 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 56 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 57 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 58 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 60/61 Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae
- ψ Aurigae = 16 Lyncis
The Psi Aurigae stars mostly belonged to the now obsolete constellation Telescopium Herschelii, that is now part of Auriga.
Other names of the Psi Aurigae stars include:
- Βουλήγες in Greek, meaning goads
- Dolones in Latin
- Almost of them were member of asterism 座旗 (Zuò Qí), Seat Flags, Turtle Beak mansion.
References
- Star Names-R.H.Allen p.92
- (in Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 7 月 14 日
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