Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ♆ has the Unicode code point U+2646. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2646 to binary:
00100110 01000110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011001 10000110
NEPTUNE·U+2646
♆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2646
HEX
2646
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 99 86 | 11100010 10011001 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 46 | 00100110 01000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 46 26 | 01000110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 46 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 01000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 46 26 00 00 | 01000110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
♆
URI Encoded
%E2%99%86
Description
The Unicode character U+2646 represents Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and a key deity in mythology. In digital text, this symbol is often used to depict the planet Neptune or refer to it metaphorically in various contexts. Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun in our solar system and is the fourth largest. Its unique cultural significance and position as a major celestial object lend to its frequent utilization in science, astronomy, and mythological discussions. The use of U+2646 provides a visually engaging way to reference this important element in both digital communication and written materials. As part of the Unicode Standard, this character is supported by a wide range of software applications and platforms, ensuring its consistent representation and accessibility across devices and languages.
How to type the ♆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9798 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.