Titawin

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Titawin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Amazigh. It is the name of HIP7513 (υ And, HR 458) in constellation And.

Etymology and History

Titawin (also known as Medina of Tetouan) is a settlement in northern Morocco and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically it was an important point of contact between two civilizations (Spanish and Arab) and two continents (Europe and Africa) after the 8th century.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

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