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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Muspelheim | |||
| native = Muspelheim | |||
| translation = Norse mythological realm of fire | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 33.13116 | |||
| dec = 51.778767 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Surt]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Muspelheim | |||
| starmagnitude = 11.73 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Per | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per. | Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per. | ||
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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Per]] [[Category: | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Per]] [[Category:Norse]] [[Category:European]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:35, 17 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Muspelheim |
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| Translation | Norse mythological realm of fire |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 33.13116 |
| Declination | 51.778767 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Muspelheim (11.73m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Surt) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Per |
Muspelheim is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Old Norse. It is the name of the star HAT-P-29 in constellation Per.
Etymology and History
Muspelheim is the Norse mythological realm of fire. The first gods used the sparks of Muspelheim to form the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
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
