Belel
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Belel is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Wolof. It is the name of HIP95124 (, HD 181342) in constellation Sgr.
Etymology and History
Belel is a rare source of water in the north of Senegal.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds
