Ogma

Ogma is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP80838 (, HD 149026) in constellation Her.

Etymology and History

Ogma was a deity of eloquence, writing, and great physical strength in the Celtic mythologies of Ireland and Scotland, and may be related to the Gallo-Roman deity "Ogmios".

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

Weblinks

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

Reference

• References (general)
• 2015 NameExoWorlds