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Gumala is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Malay. It is the name of | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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Gumala is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Malay. It is the name of HIP 94645 (V5652 Sgr, HD 179949) in constellation Sgr. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:53, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Gumala is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Malay. It is the name of HIP 94645 (V5652 Sgr, HD 179949) in constellation Sgr.
Etymology and History
Gumala is a Malay word, which means a magic bezoar stone found in snakes, dragons, etc.
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






