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Shama is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Urdu. It is the name of HIP 55664 (HD 99109) in constellation Leo. | Shama is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Urdu. It is the name of HIP 55664 (HD 99109) in constellation Leo. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:32, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Shama is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Urdu. It is the name of HIP 55664 (HD 99109) in constellation Leo.
Etymology and History
Shama is an Urdu literary term meaning a small lamp or flame, symbolic of the light of the star.
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
