Noquisi

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 HIP 57087 (GJ 436) in constellation Leo.

Etymology and History

“Noquisi” (ᏃᏈᏏ, No-Kwee-See) is the Cherokee word for “star”.

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.