Phi Capricorni
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Right ascension | 21h15m37.9s |
| Declination | −20°39′06″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.17 |
| Distance | 690 ± 120 ly (212 ± 37 pc) |
| Spectral type | gG9 |
| Other designations | |
Phi Capricorni (φ Cap, φ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. φ Capricorni is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.17. It is approximately 690 light years from Earth.
Chinese Name
In Chinese, 十二國 (Shíer Guó), meaning Twelve States, refers to an asterism which is represent twelve ancient states in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, consisting of φ Capricorni, ι Capricorni, 38 Capricorni, 35 Capricorni, 36 Capricorni, χ Capricorni, θ Capricorni, 30 Capricorni, 33 Capricorni, ζ Capricorni, 19 Capricorni, 26 Capricorni, 27 Capricorni, 20 Capricorni, η Capricorni and 21 Capricorni.[1] Consequently, φ Capricorni itself is represent the state Chu (楚),[2] together with ε Ophiuchi in Right Wall of Heavenly Market Enclosure (asterism).[3][4]
R.H.Allen had opinion that φ Capricorni, together with χ Capricorni, were represent the state Wei (魏).[5]
References
- ↑ (Chinese) 中國星座神話, written by 陳久金. Published by 台灣書房出版有限公司, 2005, ISBN 978-986-7332-25-7.
- ↑ (Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 7 月 4 日
- ↑ (Chinese) AEEA (Activities of Exhibition and Education in Astronomy) 天文教育資訊網 2006 年 6 月 24 日
- ↑ Richard Hinckley Allen: Star Names — Their Lore and Meaning: Ophiuchus
- ↑ Richard Hinckley Allen: Star Names — Their Lore and Meaning: Capricornus
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