Burangalul

The name "Burangalul" is documented for the star α Muscae in the Wardaman culture, which is Indigenous to Australia.

Etymology and History

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"forehead band" of the "Buran" [Boomerang = Musca] ("Dark Sparklers", Cairns & Harney 2003: p.202)

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was suggested to IAU WGSN in 2023. α Mus ( HR 4798; HIP 61585, Vmag 2.65, SIMBAD) is a multiple or double star, a B2-type blue giant.

the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.

Reference

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