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Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir. | Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:56, 30 May 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir.
Etymology and History
Malmok is an indigenous name given to a beach in Aruba with a narrow sandy stretch that interrupts the limestone and rocky terrace along the coast. Its shallow clear Caribbean waters make it a popular snorkelling spot.
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
