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Gnomon is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-43) in constellation Sex.
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Gnomon is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of WASP-43 in constellation Sex.


==Etymology and History==
==Etymology and History==
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* NEWC Romania: Names of ancient astronomical instruments, especially for navigation.
* NEWC Romania: Names of ancient astronomical instruments, especially for navigation.


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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Sex]] [[Category:Ancient Greek]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 20 February 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Gnomon is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Greek. It is the name of WASP-43 in constellation Sex.

Etymology and History

The gnomon (γνώμων) is a basic astronomical instrument, like a sundial, whose shadow length and direction can indicate time or determine latitude.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

Reference

  • References (general)
  • NEWC Romania: Names of ancient astronomical instruments, especially for navigation.