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Boötes · 38 Boo · HR 5533

HIP72487
Visual magnitude5.76
Right ascension (J2000)222.328°
Declination (J2000)46.1162°
WDS J-
IAU adoption2016/09/12

Name origin

A Latin word meaning "reaping hook," used in a Renaissance discussion of the constellation Bootes. According to this discussion, some classical sources mentioned a reaping hook held in Bootes' hand opposite the staff. Subsequently the word was applied as a star name to hBoo.

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