Kamuy

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Kamuy is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Ainu. It is the name of HIP79219 (, HD 145457) in constellation CrB.

Etymology and History

Kamuy is a word in the Ainu language denoting a supernatural entity possessing spiritual energy.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

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