Sualocin

Sualocin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 101958 (α Del, HR 7906) in constellation Del.

Etymology and History

Reversal of the Latinized name Nicolaus Venator, responsible for 1814 star catalogue.

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)
• Palermo Star Catalogue (1814), p.147