Maru

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Maru
Asterism Info
Native
마루
Translation
reminiscent of the sky
Position (2000)
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starMaru (m)
exoplanets1 (Ahra)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
Vol

Maru is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Korean. It is the name of WD 0806-661 in constellation Vol.

Etymology and History

‘Maru’ (마루) is a Korean word reminiscent of the sky.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.

Reference

  • References (general)
  • NEWC Republic of Korea: Korean words reminiscent of the sky, sea, and environment.