Bellatrix

Orion · Ori · γ Ori · HR 1790 · HIP 25336

A Latin name meaning "the Female Warrior", given to α Aur in a medieval astrological text (the reason behind this initial application is not fully understood and awaits further findings in corresponding Arabic texts). I…

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Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 1790

HIP

25336

Bayer ID

γ Ori

IAU adoption

2016/06/30

Name origin

A Latin name meaning "the Female Warrior", given to α Aur in a medieval astrological text (the reason behind this initial application is not fully understood and awaits further findings in corresponding Arabic texts). In late medieval times, bellatrix was transferred to γ Ori, perhaps by association with the name Bellator, "the Male Warrior", which was used for Orion in other astrological texts.

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