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Latest revision as of 12:19, 26 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Polis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP 89341 (μ Sgr, HR 6812) in constellation Sgr.
Etymology and History
The term in Coptic means "a foal". It was originally used for stars in the bow of the Archer but was moved over time.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Greswell (1852)
