U+2BD9 "⯙" Astraea Unicode Character

U+2BD9 "⯙" Astraea is a symbol used in astronomy and astrology to represent the asteroid and dwarf planet candidate 5 Astraea, which was discovered in 1845 and was the fifth asteroid ever identified. This glyph is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, and it was added to the Unicode standard as a way to provide a consistent, digital representation for this celestial body in contexts such as astronomical charts and typographical notations. The design of the character typically features a stylized, star-like or cross-like shape that distinguishes it from other astrological symbols, reflecting its historical role as a minor planet before the distinction between asteroids and major planets was fully established.