Noquisi
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Noquisi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cherokee. It is the name of HIP57087 (, GJ 436) in constellation Leo.
Etymology and History
“Noquisi” (ᏃᏈᏏ, No-Kwee-See) is the Cherokee word for “star”.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC USA: The Cherokee legend of the eagle feather and Cherokee terms associated with celestial objects.
