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(Created page with "A Micronesian name for the constellation Coma Berenices. Lit., “joyous glittering” {Gilbert Is.} ==Etymology and History== This comprises two groups of four stars called Fata-lalo and Fata-olunga {Tonga} [Collocott 1922: 161; Makemson 1941: 204 #62]. Lit., "fire pit" [from Samoan] ==Mythology== ==IAU Working Group Star Names== The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 202x. As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply...") |
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Meaning: a. shining in the distance, barely visible (canoe in distance) <<nowiki>https://www.trussel.com/kir/dic/dic_r.htm#TOP</nowiki>> |
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This comprises two groups of four stars called Fata-lalo and Fata-olunga {Tonga} [Collocott 1922: 161; Makemson 1941: 204 #62]. Lit., "fire pit" [from Samoan] |
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Revision as of 06:31, 12 June 2024
A Micronesian name for the constellation Coma Berenices. Lit., “joyous glittering” {Gilbert Is.}
Etymology and History
Meaning: a. shining in the distance, barely visible (canoe in distance) <https://www.trussel.com/kir/dic/dic_r.htm#TOP>
Mythology
IAU Working Group Star Names
The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 202x. As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.
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Reference
[Sabatier 1971: 300; Trussel and Groves 1978].
