List of Stars and Objects equating Names

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A user is seeking to create a comprehensive list of stars, specifically comparing FK5, HD, and BD designations with NGC, IC, and proper names like the Eagle Nebula. They emphasize the complexity of proper motion and the lack of a unified database that consolidates all catalog identifiers. The discussion highlights resources like Simbad and various CDS catalogs that provide cross-identifications between these star designations. Users are encouraged to specify which stars they are interested in for more tailored assistance. The goal is to find a database that equates these different naming conventions effectively.
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I am trying to create a list of stars.

I need a comprehensive comparison between:

FK5#s, HD#s and BD#s
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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