Bayer system

proper noun

A method of stellar classification in which stars are assigned Greek letters (α, β, γ, etc.) in decreasing order of brightness.

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Bayer designation
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. astronomyA method of stellar classification in which stars are assigned Greek letters (α, β, γ, etc.) in decreasing order of brightness.

    Synonyms: Bayer designation

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA method of stellar classification in which stars are assigned Greek letters (α, β, γ, etc.) in decreasing order of brightness.

Similar
Bayer designation

Origin

After Johann Bayer, German astronomer.

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Bayer system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bayer%20system

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“Bayer system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bayer%20system. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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