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What was Ramus Pomifer?
Ramus Pomifer was an obsolete constellation figure created by Johannes Hevelius and shown in his 1690 star atlas. The name means Apple-Bearing Branch and placed the figure in the region of Hercules.
Why is 102 Herculis connected with Ramus?
In 2025, the IAU named 102 Herculis Ramus in recognition of the old Hevelian figure. The modern star name preserves a link to an obsolete constellation design.
Is Ramus Pomifer an official modern constellation?
No. Modern astronomy uses the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, and Ramus Pomifer is not one of them.
Who created the Ramus Pomifer figure?
Johannes Hevelius created the figure and included it in his 1690 catalog and atlas. It was one of several historical constellation designs that later fell out of standard use.
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