Fafnir
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Fafnir is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of HIP 90344 (42 Dra, HR 6945) in constellation Dra.
Etymology and History
Fafnir was a Norse mythological dwarf who turned into a dragon.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2015 NameExoWorlds
