Mago

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Mago is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Ethiopian. It is the name of HIP 24003 (HD 32518) in constellation Cam.

Etymology and History

Mago is a National Park in Ethiopia noted for its giraffes. The star also happens to be in the constellation of Camelopardalis, the giraffe.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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