Larawag

Larawag is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Aboriginal/ Wardaman. It is the name of HIP82396 (ε Sco, HR 6241) in constellation Sco.

Etymology and History

Larawag is the Wardaman name of ε Sco, from the Northern Territory, Australia. Larawag is part of a procession of beings along the curve of stars in Scorpius, acting as the signal watcher, noting when only legitimate participants are present and in view of the ceremony. He gives the “All clear” signal, allowing the secret part of the ceremony to continue. This procession is related to the bats that carry Ginan.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/11/17.

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• Cairns, H. and Harney, B.Y. (2003) Dark Sparklers - Yidumduma's Aboriginal Astronomy. H.C. Cairns, Merimbula, NSW, pp. 147-149.