Pipoltr
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Pipoltr is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is German. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (V1434 Her, TrES-3 Parent Star) in constellation Her.
Etymology and History
In the local Triesenberg dialect of German, Pipoltr is a bright and visible butterfly, alluding to the properties of a star.
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