Funi
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Funi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Icelandic. It is the name of HIP61177 (, HD 109246) in constellation Dra.
Etymology and History
Funi is an old Icelandic word meaning fire or blaze.
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
