Miaplacidus (Beta Carinae) The second brightest star in the constellation Carina, a subgiant A star. Its name is of uncertain origin, possibly part Arab, part Latin: the Arabic Mi'ah for "waters" combining with the Latin placidus to give "placid waters."
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