2007-02-05 05:19:50 · 4 answers · asked by Vlad P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No such official name for a star comes to mind. But some names of stars mean "guard" in other languages! The most prominent one is probably ARCTURUS.
Arcturus is believed to be one of the first stars named by ancient observers. The name of the star derives from ancient Greek and means "BEAR GUARD" or "Guardian of the Bear". This is a reference to it being the brightest star in the constellation Boötes the Hunter (of which it forms the left foot), which is next to the Big and Little Bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
Hope that helps!
2007-02-05 05:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by Vio17 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In medieval times, Pherkab and Kochab were known as "Guardians of the Pole" or the Guard stars, because (in those days) they were the stars closest to the North Celestial Pole.
Nowadays, the NCP has moved closer to Polaris.
2007-02-05 16:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my studies and asking others No not that we know of. I asked a Astronomy teacher at my college and he didnt' know of one
2007-02-05 13:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by shadow10262000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it ....
2007-02-05 13:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋