Aladfar

Lyra · Lyr · η Lyr · HR 7298 · HIP 94481

Aladfar derives from the Arabic الأظفر al-ʼuẓfur "the talons (of the swooping [eagle])" which designates and asterism consisting of µ and η Lyr. It was made popular by Allen.

Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 7298

HIP

94481

Bayer ID

η Lyr

IAU adoption

2017/09/05

Name origin

Aladfar derives from the Arabic الأظفر al-ʼuẓfur "the talons (of the swooping [eagle])" which designates and asterism consisting of µ and η Lyr. It was made popular by Allen.