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Websites and resources about Astronomy - Names

Star Names
A brief description of how stars were named, with links, references, and a table of Western star names and their meanings.
http://www.ras.ucalgary.ca/~gibson/starnames/

Names of Stars from the Period of Vedas
Ancient Indian constellations and stars identified.
http://www.geocities.com/vijayabalak/stars/nakshathra.html

Star Pronunciation Guide
Phonetic pronunciation and audio files for the names of stars and other astronomical objects.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching/pronounce.html

Naming Stars
FAQ from International Astronomical Union.
http://www.iau.org/IAU/FAQ/starnames.html

Can You Pay to Get a Star Named?
The Straight Dope column on a star naming scheme.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_385.html

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