Wei (state) - Wei in Astronomy

Wei in Astronomy

There is two opinions about the representing star of Wei in Chinese astronomy. The opinions are :

  • Wei is represented with the star Delta Herculis in asterism Left Wall, Heavenly Market enclosure. and also represented with the star 33 Capricorni in asterism Twelve States, Girl mansion (see Chinese constellation).
  • Wei is represented with two stars, Phi Capricorni and Chi Capricorni.

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