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Meaning of Bayer designation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Bayer-Bezeichnung
日本語 バイエル名 バイエル符号 バイエル記号

Examples

“Rigel has the Bayer designation β ("beta") Orionis.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Bayer filter Bayer system bayerite Bayern bayes Bayes' law

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