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Latest revision as of 02:42, 26 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Karaka is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Māori. It is the name of HIP 76351 (HD 137388) in constellation Aps.
Etymology and History
Karaka is the word in the Māori language for a plant endemic to New Zealand that produces a bright orange, fleshy fruit.
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
