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Nosaxa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Moqoit. It is the name of HIP 31895 (HD 48265) in constellation Pup.
Nosaxa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Moqoit. It is the name of HIP 31895 (HD 48265) in constellation Pup.


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Latest revision as of 09:51, 26 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Nosaxa is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Moqoit. It is the name of HIP 31895 (HD 48265) in constellation Pup.

Etymology and History

Nosaxa means spring in the Moqoit language. The word comes from a combination of nosahuec, which means renew, and ñaaxa, which means year.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

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