Phrase guide

Bayer designation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Rigel has the Bayer designation β ("beta") Orionis.

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History

Etymology

Named after German astronomer Johann Bayer.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 拜耳命名法 (Bài'ěr mìngmíngfǎ) — stellar designation
  • Chinese Mandarin: 巴耶恆星命名法 /巴耶恒星命名法 — stellar designation
  • German: Bayer-Bezeichnung — stellar designation
  • Japanese: バイエル符号 (baieru fugou) — stellar designation
  • Japanese: バイエル記号 (baieru kigou) — stellar designation
  • Japanese: バイエル名 (baierumei) — stellar designation