Meaning of Algenib | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A β Cephei variable subgiant, visible as a third-magnitude blue-white star in the northern constellation of Pegasus, one of four stars in the asterism of the Great Square of Pegasus.
2. Synonym of Mirfak (the star α Persei).

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“[γ, 3, white, erroneously placed by Tycho in Pisces marks the extreme tip⟳ of the Horse's wing, so that its name⟳ Algenib has been considered as derived from Al Janāh, the Wing, but it probably is from Al Janb, the Side. It has sometimes been written Algemo.]”

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