Etymology In Chinese, (), meaning Horse's Tail, refers to an asterism consisting of δ Centauri, G Centauri and ρ Centauri. Consequently, δ Centauri itself is known as (, .). From this Chinese name, the name Ma Wei appeared. The people of Aranda and Luritja tribe around Hermannsburg, Central Australia, named Iritjinga, "The Eagle-hawk", a quadrangular arrangement comprising this star, γ Cen (Muhlifain), γ Cru (Gacrux), and δ Cru (Imai). See also Traditional Chinese star names References B-type main-sequence stars B-type subgiants Be stars Gamma Cassiopeiae variable stars Lower Centaurus Crux Centaurus (constellation) Centauri, Delta Durchmusterung objects 105435 059196 4621