Komondor

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Komondor is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Hungarian. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, HAT-P-12) in constellation CVn.

Etymology and History

The Komondor is a large white Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.

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