In Culture
In Chinese, 虛梁 (Xū Liáng), meaning Temple, refers to an asterism consisting of κ Aquarii, 44 Aquarii, 51 Aquarii and HD 216718. Consequently, κ Aquarii itself is known as 虛梁三 (Xū Liáng sān, English: the Third Star of Temple.). From this Chinese name, the name Heu Leang was appeared, meaning the Empty Bridge.
USS Situla (AK-140) was a United States Navy Crater class cargo ship named after the star.
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