Khambalia

Khambalia is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP69974 (λ Vir, HR 5359) in constellation Vir.

Etymology and History

The Coptic (Egyptian) term Khambalia means "Crooked-clawed" (perhaps designating an agricultural device or symbol of secret knowledge); it was used in mantic texts for the star in the foot of Virgo.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• Greswell (1852)