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Chamukuy is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Yucatec. It is the name of HIP 20894 (θ<sup>2</sup> Tau, HR 1412) in constellation Tau.
Chamukuy is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Yucatec. It is the name of HIP 20894 (θ<sup>2</sup> Tau, HR 1412) in constellation Tau.



Latest revision as of 05:41, 22 January 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, IanRidpath


Chamukuy is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Yucatec. It is the name of HIP 20894 (θ2 Tau, HR 1412) in constellation Tau.

Etymology and History

The Yucatec Maya identify Theta Tauri as chamukuy, the name of a small bird.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.

Reference

  • References (general)
  • Milbrath, Susan (1999). Star Gods of the Maya. p.253.;
  • Sosa, John (1985). The Maya Sky, the Maya World: A Symbolic Analysis of Yucatec Maya Cosmology. p.341.