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Chalawan is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of HIP 53721 (47 UMa, HR 4277) in constellation UMa.
Chalawan is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of HIP 53721 (47 UMa, HR 4277) in constellation UMa.


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Latest revision as of 01:30, 16 May 2026

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


Chalawan is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of HIP 53721 (47 UMa, HR 4277) in constellation UMa.

Etymology and History

Chalawan is a mythological crocodile king from a Thai folktale.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

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