Borgil was a red Star in the constellation of Menelvagor.
History
Borgil rose before midnight in late September. The Hobbits observed it "glowing like a jewel of fire" in the midnight sky as they camped in the Woody End with Gildor and his company.[1]
Borgil may have been the modern Betelgeuse or Aldebaran.[2]
Etymology
Borgil was a Sindarin word that meant 'Steadfast star'.[2]
| Stars in the Heavens |
|---|
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Alcarinquë | Borgil | Carnil | Elemmírë | Helluin | Luinil | Lumbar | Morwinyon | Néner | Star of Eärendil |
References
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, Book One, Chapter III: "Three is Company"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
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