Definitions
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- n. 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.
Etymologies
- Surname of German astronomer Johann Bayer + designation (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Alpha Centauri is its Bayer designation a system of star-naming introduced by astronomer Johann Bayer in 1603.”
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