Flamsteedstyle
Flamsteedstyle is a term used in astronomy to describe an editorial approach to presenting stellar entries that prioritizes the Flamsteed designation as the primary identifier. In this approach, stars are named primarily by their Flamsteed numbers within their constellations (for example, 61 Cygni or 51 Pegasi), with the constellation name supplied in standard form. Cross-references to other designations such as Bayer names or catalog numbers are included as secondary information.
Origin and rationale: The term derives from John Flamsteed, who compiled the first modern star catalog in
Characteristics and scope: Flamsteedstyle acknowledges that not all stars have Flamsteed numbers; many fainter stars lack
Relation to other naming systems: Flamsteedstyle is distinct from the Bayer designation system, which uses Greek
Limitations: Because Flamsteed numbers are not uniformly assigned across all stars and vary by constellation, the
See also: Flamsteed designation, Bayer designation, star catalog.