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Uúba is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Lenguistica U’wa language, also known as Tunebo. It is the name of the star LTT 9779 in constellation |
Uúba is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Lenguistica U’wa language, also known as Tunebo. It is the name of the star HIP 117883 (LTT 9779) in constellation [[Sculptor]]. |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
Latest revision as of 15:51, 23 May 2025
Uúba is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Lenguistica U’wa language, also known as Tunebo. It is the name of the star HIP 117883 (LTT 9779) in constellation Sculptor.
Etymology and History
Uúba is the word for “stars”, “seeds”, and “eyes” in the Lenguistica U’wa language (Tunebo) of the U’wa Indigenous community of Colombia.
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 Colombia: Terms in the Lenguistica U’wa (Tunebo) language of the U’wa Indigenous community of Colombia related to their vision of the world and cosmos.