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Felis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 48615 (HR 3923) in constellation Hya. | Felis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 48615 (HR 3923) in constellation Hya. | ||
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*[[References|References (general)]] | *[[References|References (general)]] | ||
* http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/felis.html | * Ian Ridpath's ''Star Tales'' – [http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/felis.html Felis] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:43, 24 July 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula, IanRidpath
Felis is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 48615 (HR 3923) in constellation Hya.
Etymology and History
Felis (The Cat) is the name of a constellation invented by Lalande. The name is applied to one star in the area that the constellation covered.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2018/06/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Ian Ridpath's Star Tales – Felis
