Nénar
Nénar was a star placed in the skies by Varda Elentári.[1] Its identity is uncertain - there are some indications that Tolkien considered it to be the Elvish name of the planet Uranus, but such a faint object seems out of place among the bright stars named with Nénar in The Silmarillion.
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
| Middle-earth Cosmology | |
| Constellations: | Anarríma | Durin's Crown | Menelmacar | Remmirath | Soronúmë | Telumendil | Valacirca | Wilwarin |
|---|---|
| Stars: | Alcarinquë | Borgil | Carnil | Elemmírë | Helluin | Luinil | Lumbar | Morwinyon | Nénar | Star of Eärendil | Til |
| The Airs: | Aiwenórë | Fanyamar | Ilmen | Menel | Vaiya | Veil of Arda | Vista |
| Narsilion: | Arien | Moon (Isil, Ithil, Rána) | Sun (Anar, Anor, Vása) | Tilion |
| See Also: | Abyss | Arda | Circles of the World | Eä | Timeless Halls | Two Lamps | Two Trees | Void |