bayer designation

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Definition of bayer designation in English English dictionary

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

Related Terms

Bayer designations

plural form of Bayer designation

Hyphenation

Bay·er des·ig·na·tion

Turkish pronunciation

beyır dezıgneyşın

Pronunciation

/ˈbāər ˌdezəgˈnāsʜən/ /ˈbeɪɜr ˌdɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/

Etymology

() Surname of German astronomer Johann Bayer + designation