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Axólotl is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nahuatl. It is the name of HIP 118319 (HD 224693) in constellation Cet.
Axólotl is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nahuatl. It is the name of HIP 118319 (HD 224693) in constellation Cet.


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Latest revision as of 06:05, 30 May 2026

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


Axólotl is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nahuatl. It is the name of HIP 118319 (HD 224693) in constellation Cet.

Etymology and History

Axólotl means water animal in the native Nahuatl language, which is a unique and culturally significant endemic amphibious species from the basin of Mexico.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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