Kalausi
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Kalausi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Dholuo. It is the name of HIP47202 (, HD 83443) in constellation Vel.
Etymology and History
The word Kalausi means a very strong whirling column of wind in the Dholuo language of Kenya.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds