This collection presents 2 Stars with proper names that start with W, spanning from “Wasat” to “Wezen”. Both are well-known, bright stars used historically in navigation and star catalogs.

Stars with proper names that start with W are individual stars known by traditional or IAU-approved names beginning with W. Wasat and Wezen show Arabic and classical naming traditions preserved in modern catalogs.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Constellation (full name + IAU abbreviation), Apparent V magnitude, Distance (ly), and Notes.

Name: The proper name used for each star; you can use it to search catalogs or match common references.

Constellation (full name + IAU abbreviation): The constellation where the star appears, shown as the full name and IAU abbreviation to aid quick identification.

Apparent V magnitude: The star’s visual brightness on the V scale, given to two decimals so you can compare apparent brightness.

Distance (ly): Distance in light years, shown to one decimal so you gauge how far the star lies from Earth.

Notes / Sources: Short notes and source citations, including catalog identifiers and the date of the referenced data for context.

Stars with proper names that start with W

NameConstellationV (mag)Distance (ly)
WasatGemini (Gem)3.5359.4
WezenCanis Major (CMa)1.831,600.0

Descriptions

Wasat
IAU; name means “middle” (Arabic); F0IV yellow–white star, primary of δ Geminorum (Wasat A); distance from Gaia EDR3.
Wezen
IAU; name from Arabic meaning “weight”; F8Ia luminous supergiant (δ Canis Majoris), one of Canis Major’s brightest; distance from Gaia EDR3.
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