Desde a pré-história, culturas e civilizações em todo o mundo têm dado nomes proprios às estrelas mais brilhantes e proeminentes no céu noturno.
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Once something has a common name, the scientists will add that name in a description, but the official name will remain.
The name of this bright star in the 'southern cross' was coined by a 19th century northern hemisphere astronomer Elijah Burritt, circa 1835.