Delta Columbae
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Columba |
| Right ascension | 06h 22m 06.8283s |
| Declination | −33° 26′ 11.040″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.853 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | −0.455 |
| Distance | 237 ly (72.66 pc) |
| Spectral type | G7 III |
| Other designations | |
Delta Columbae is a spectroscopic binary yellow giant star in the constellation Columba. It has the uncommon traditional name Ghusn al Zaitun, from the Arabic الغصن الزيتون al-ghuşn al-zaitūn "the olive branch"..
This star, along with ζ CMa, λ CMa, γ Col, θ Col, κ Col, λ Col, μ Col and ξ Col, were Al Ḳurūd (ألقرد - al-qird), the Apes.[1]
Delta Columbae was a latter designation of 3 Canis Majoris.[2]
References
- ↑ Davis Jr., G. A. (October 1944). "The Pronunciations, Derivations, and Meanings of a Selected List of Star Names". Popular Astronomy. 18: 14. Bibcode:1944PA.....52....8D.
- ↑ Wagman, M. (August 1987). "Flamsteed's Missing Stars". Journal for the History of Astronomy, Vol.18, NO. 3/AUG, P.209, 1987. 18: 214. Bibcode:1987JHA....18..209W.
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