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Batsũ̀ is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Bribri. It is the name of | Batsũ̀ is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Bribri. It is the name of LHS 3844 (aka L 119-213) in constellation Ind. | ||
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* NEWC Costa Rica: Names of culturally significant animals in the language of the Bribri people from Costa Rica. | * NEWC Costa Rica: Names of culturally significant animals in the language of the Bribri people from Costa Rica. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 16 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Batsũ̀ is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Bribri. It is the name of LHS 3844 (aka L 119-213) in constellation Ind.
Etymology and History
Batsũ̀ means “hummingbird” in the Bribri language spoken in Costa Rica. Batsũ̀ are the messengers of the creator Sibö̀, a culture hero and creator of Earth and Humanity.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC Costa Rica: Names of culturally significant animals in the language of the Bribri people from Costa Rica.
