Tool to discover and decode the astronomical symbols of the planets (and other stars) of the solar system (the 8 planets, the sun, the moons, the dwarf planets, etc.)
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Astronomical Symbol
Astronomical Symbols of Solar System Objects
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
How to recognize astronomical symbols?
Each item of the solar system has been assigned, over astronomical discoveries, a name and a symbol (drawing), such as the sun, the moon, the 8 planets of the solar system, but also the dwarf planets.
Apart from the sun and the moon, the symbols are rather unrepresentative and sometimes there are several symbols (depending on the source) for the same star.
Example: Here are the most common symbols:
.png) | Sun |
.png) .png) .png) | Moon |
.png) | Mercury |
.png) | Venus |
.png) .png) | Earth |
.png) | Mars |
.png) | Jupiter |
.png) | Saturn |
.png) .png) | Uranus |
.png) .png) | Neptune |
For others, use the form at the top of the page.
Do not confuse astronomical symbols and astrological signs.
What is the list of minor/dwarf planets in the solar system?
Many stars are listed, the best known are: Pluto, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, Astraea, Hebe, Iris, Flora, Metis, Hygie, Parthenope, Victoria, Egeria, Irene, Eunomia, Psyche, Thetis, Melpomene, Fortuna, Proserpine, Bellona, Amphitrite, Leucotheae, Fides, etc.
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