What is another word for beta arietis?
Pronunciation: [bˈiːtəɹ ˈaɹa͡ɪ͡ətˌiz] (IPA) 
Beta Arietis is also known as Sheratan, which comes from the Arabic word for "the two signs," referring to the fact that it marks the beginning of the zodiacal constellations of Aries. Another synonym for Beta Arietis is 19 Arietis, which is the star's Flamsteed designation. Additionally, the Chinese call this star "Keun Kung" meaning "the military Counsellor," for its importance in marking the Spring Equinox. Beta Arietis is a double star, meaning it's actually two stars that orbit around their common center of mass. Furthermore, this star is part of the famous "Ram's Horn" asterism.
