Komondor
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Komondor is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Hungarian. It is the name of HAT-P-12 in constellation CVn.
Etymology and History
The Komondor is a large white Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog.
Mythology
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 Hungary: Hungarian dog breeds and Hungarian words associated with dogs.
