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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Amadioha | |||
| native = Amadioha | |||
| translation = god of thunder in Igbo mythology | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 93.39859 | |||
| dec = -29.897264 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Equiano]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Amadioha | |||
| starmagnitude = 8.98 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = CMa | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Amadioha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Igbo. It is the name of HIP 29550 (HD 43197) in constellation CMa. | Amadioha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Igbo. It is the name of HIP 29550 (HD 43197) in constellation CMa. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:38, 11 July 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Amadioha |
|---|---|
| Translation | god of thunder in Igbo mythology |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 93.39859 |
| Declination | -29.897264 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Amadioha (8.98m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Equiano) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | CMa |
Amadioha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Igbo. It is the name of HIP 29550 (HD 43197) in constellation CMa.
Etymology and History
Amadioha is the god of thunder in Igbo mythology. As well as representing justice, Amadioha is also a god of love, peace and unity.
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
