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Koit is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Estonian. It is the name of the star XO-4 in constellation Lyn. | Koit is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Estonian. It is the name of the star XO-4 in constellation Lyn. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Koit is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Estonian. It is the name of the star XO-4 in constellation Lyn.
Etymology and History
Koit is Estonian for the time when the Sun rises in the morning (dawn).
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
