List of Stars and Objects equating Names

[Philosophaie]

I am trying to create a list of stars.

I need a comprehensive comparison between:

FK5#s, HD#s and BD#s
and
NGC#s, IC#s and Proper Names (like Eagle Nebula)

Here is a reference from FK5#s, HD#s and BD#s:

http://www-kpno.kpno.noao.edu/Info/Caches/Catalogs/SAO/sao_catalog.html

What I am interested in is Proper Motion.

 

[kjhskj75]

This is a complicated question. Every catalogue uses its own numbers.

Some catalogues contain cross-identifications with other catalogues. But there isn't anywhere that gives all of them.

if you look up an object on Simbad (http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-fid) it will give a list of other identifiers for the object.

if you can say which stars you are interested in I may be able to give some pointers.

 

[Philosophaie]

I am looking for a list or a database equating the above items especially equating SAO# with Constellation and alpha-beta-gamma designation.
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[kjhskj75]

http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/Cat?IV/22 may be what you are interested in
This connects FK5, SAO, HD and Bayer/Flamsteed

Also http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/Cat?IV/12 connects SAO, HD, BD etc. (258944 records)

The FK5 catalogue itself (http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/Cat?I/149A) contains cross-ids with HD & BD

The Yale Bright Star catalogue (http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/Cat?V/50) contains all stars visible to the naked eye together with HD, BD, SAO & FK cross-ids

 

[pmacias]

I would like to clarify that the list you are trying to create is not just a list of stars, but a list of celestial objects. This includes stars, galaxies, nebulae, and other astronomical bodies.

To address your question, FK5#s, HD#s, and BD#s are all catalog numbers used to identify stars in different star catalogs. The FK5#s refer to the Fifth Fundamental Catalog, which is a compilation of positions and proper motions of over 1535 stars. The HD#s refer to the Henry Draper Catalog, which contains over 225,000 stars and their spectral classifications. The BD#s refer to the Bonner Durchmusterung Catalog, which contains over 324,000 stars visible from the northern hemisphere.

On the other hand, NGC#s and IC#s are catalog numbers used to identify deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. The NGC#s refer to the New General Catalog, which contains over 7,000 objects. The IC#s refer to the Index Catalog, which contains over 5,000 objects.

Proper names, like "Eagle Nebula," are commonly used names for celestial objects, but they are not always unique and can vary depending on the culture or language. These names are not standardized and may not be used in scientific literature.

In terms of proper motion, all of these catalog numbers can provide information on the motion of celestial objects. Proper motion is the apparent motion of a star or other celestial object relative to the background stars. It is measured in units of arcseconds per year and is caused by the object's actual motion through space.

In summary, the FK5#s, HD#s, and BD#s are used to identify stars, while NGC#s, IC#s, and proper names are used to identify other celestial objects. All of these catalog numbers can provide information on proper motion, but they are used for different types of objects and may have different levels of accuracy. It is important to use the appropriate catalog for the specific type of object you are studying.