This list includes 10 Stars with proper names that start with R, from “Rasalgethi” to “Rukbat”. They are mostly bright, historically named stars useful for identification, amateur observing, teaching, and cultural storytelling.

Stars with proper names that start with R are stars whose traditional or IAU-approved names begin with the letter R. Many of these names come from Arabic, Latin, or indigenous languages, with “Rasalgethi” a famous example from Arabic astronomy.

Below you’ll find the table with Proper name, Other designation, Constellation (IAU abbr.), Distance (ly), and V magnitude.

Proper name: Shows the star’s common proper name so you can recognize the traditional identity used in literature and star charts.

Other designation: Lists common catalog or Bayer/Flamsteed IDs so you can cross-reference scientific catalogs and observing guides.

Constellation (full name + IAU abbr.): Gives the constellation name and IAU abbreviation so you can quickly place each star on the sky map.

Distance (ly): Provides distance in light-years to one decimal so you understand relative distances between stars at a glance.

Apparent V magnitude: Shows V-band brightness to two decimals so you can assess how bright each star appears from Earth for observing.

Stars with proper names that start with R

Descriptions