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<p>I was using the V19(VizieR) catalog and the main identifier of the stars was in terms of an 'ID' number which they mentioned as being 'Star number in UBV source' I have no idea what that means. How would I find a more common identifier say  HD/HIP/HR number?</p>

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What is a UBV source for stars or stellar objects?
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# What is a UBV source for stars or stellar objects?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-10-14)

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I was using the V19(VizieR) catalog and the main identifier of the stars was in terms of an 'ID' number which they mentioned as being 'Star number in UBV source' I have no idea what that means. How would I find a more common identifier say HD/HIP/HR number?

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