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Hunahpú is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Kʼicheʼ language. It is the name of HIP 55174 (HD 98219) in constellation Crt. | Hunahpú is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Kʼicheʼ language. It is the name of HIP 55174 (HD 98219) in constellation Crt. | ||
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* 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | * 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Crt]] [[Category:Kʼicheʼ language]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Crt]] [[Category:Kʼicheʼ language]] [[Category:North American]] [[Category:American]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:25, 24 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Hunahpú is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Kʼicheʼ language. It is the name of HIP 55174 (HD 98219) in constellation Crt.
Etymology and History
Hunahpú was one of the twin gods who became the Sun in K'iche' (Quiché) Mayan mythology as recounted in the Popol Vuh.
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
