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The name was suggested to IAU WGSN in 2023. α Mus ( HR 4798; HIP 61585, Vmag 2.65, [https://simbad.cds.unistra.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=alf+Mus&NbIdent=1&Radius=2&Radius.unit=arcmin&submit=submit+id SIMBAD]) is a multiple or double star, a B2-type blue giant. |
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the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN. |
the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN. |
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Revision as of 19:27, 6 April 2025
The name "Bruangalul" is documented for the star α Muscae in the Wardaman culture, which is Indigenous to Australia.
Etymology and History
"forehead band" of the "Buran" [Boomerang = Musca] ("Dark Sparklers", Cairns & Harney 2003: p.202)
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was suggested to IAU WGSN in 2023. α Mus ( HR 4798; HIP 61585, Vmag 2.65, SIMBAD) is a multiple or double star, a B2-type blue giant.
the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.
