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Mekbuda is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of |
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 18 June 2025
Mekbuda is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HIP 34088 (ζ Gem, HR 2650) in constellation Gem.
Etymology and History
From an abbreviation of the ind-A asterism name dhira' al-asad al-maqbuqa, "the Lion's Folded Paw". Arbitrarily applied as a star name to ζ Gem in recent times.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Kunitzsch, Paul; Smart, Tim (2006). A Dictionary of Modern star Names: A Short Guide to 254 Star Names and Their Derivations (2nd rev. ed.). Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Pub.
