Raiti ni Bure

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A Micronesian name for the constellation Coma Berenices. Lit., “joyous glittering” {Gilbert Is.}

Etymology and History

Meaning: a. shining in the distance, barely visible (canoe in distance) <https://www.trussel.com/kir/dic/dic_r.htm#TOP>

Mythology

IAU Working Group Star Names

The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 202x. As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.

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Reference

[Sabatier 1971: 300; Trussel and Groves 1978].