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Udkadua is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Sumerian ([[UD.KA.DU8.A]]). It is the name of HIP116584 (λ And, HR 8961) in constellation And. |
Udkadua is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Sumerian ([[UD.KA.DU8.A]]). It is the name of HIP116584 (λ And, HR 8961) in constellation And. |
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 20 May 2025
Udkadua is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Sumerian (UD.KA.DU8.A (𒌓𒅗𒂃𒀀)). It is the name of HIP116584 (λ And, HR 8961) in constellation And.
Etymology and History
The Sumerian term is a compound, literally meaning "the storm demon with the gaping mouth". This Babylonian constellation is at least 3000 years old; the star named after it is its heel. It was highly important, as it was used for time-measurement for at least a millennium (if not longer).
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2025/05/08.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- see ASE
