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Pincoya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Pincoya | |||
| native = Pincoya | |||
| translation = a female water spirit from southern Chilean mythology | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 270.778888 | |||
| dec = -28.560655 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Caleuche]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Pincoya | |||
| starmagnitude = 9.66 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Sgr | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Pincoya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP 88414 (HD 164604) in constellation Sgr. | |||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
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* 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | * 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Sgr]] [[Category:NEWC]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Sgr]] [[Category:NEWC]][[Category:Global]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:00, 17 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Pincoya |
|---|---|
| Translation | a female water spirit from southern Chilean mythology |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 270.778888 |
| Declination | -28.560655 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Pincoya (9.66m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Caleuche) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Sgr |
Pincoya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP 88414 (HD 164604) in constellation Sgr.
Etymology and History
Pincoya is a female water spirit from southern Chilean mythology who is said to bring drowned sailors to the Caleuche so that they can live in the afterlife.
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
