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Petra 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 | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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Petra 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-80 in constellation Aql. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:32, 21 February 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Petra 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-80 in constellation Aql.
Etymology and History
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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
