Matza

Matza is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Zoque. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, HIP 65426) in constellation Cen.

Etymology and History

Matza refers to “a star in the sky” or “somebody that shines within” in the language of the Zoque people.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.

Weblinks

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

Reference

• References (general)
• NEWC Mexico: Words in the language of the Zoque Indigenous people of Mexico relating to cosmological vision, harmony, conflict, balance, and life.