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Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per. | Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per. | ||
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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Per]] [[Category:Old Norse]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Per]] [[Category:Old Norse]] [[Category:European]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:39, 26 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per.
Etymology and History
Muspelheim is the Norse mythological realm of fire. The first gods used the sparks of Muspelheim to form the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
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
