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Latest revision as of 05:23, 16 May 2026
The name "Burangalul" is documented for the star α Muscae in the Wardaman culture, which is Indigenous to Australia.[1]
Etymology and History
"forehead band" of the "Buran" [Boomerang = Musca] ("Dark Sparklers", Cairns & Harney 2003: p.202)
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was suggested to IAU WGSN in 2023. α Mus ( HR 4798; HIP 61585, Vmag 2.65, SIMBAD) is a multiple or double star, a B2-type blue giant.
the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.
