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Ran 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 | Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, {{PAGEAUTHORS}} | ||
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Ran 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 HIP 16537 (ε Eri, HR 1084) in constellation Eri. | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Ran 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 HIP 16537 (ε Eri, HR 1084) in constellation Eri.
Etymology and History
Ran is the Norse goddess of the sea, who stirs up the waves and captures sailors with her net.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2015 NameExoWorlds
