About this star:

A star in Carina the Keel of the Ship Argo.

Miaplacidus, Maia-placidus, the meaning and derivation is unknown.

Beta lies in the Carina subdivision of Argo and is the alpha star of Halley's Robur Carolinum. (Allen).

Robur Carolinum, Charlie's Oak, a constellation that no longer exists. It was named in commemoration of the Royal Oak of Charles II.

Interestingly Minerva (or Roman Pallas/Athene), set in the prow of the Ship a piece from "The Speaking Oak of Dodona"; the Argo being "thus endowed with the power of warning and guiding the chieftains who form its crew".

This star has been activated in a number of events in connection with the introduction of telecommunications and satellites.

Influence of the constellation:

Prosperity in trade and voyages. Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by drowning. (Robson).