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Latest revision as of 12:17, 26 May 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Poerava is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cook Islands Maori. It is the name of HIP 116084 (HD 221287) in constellation Tuc.

Etymology and History

Poerava is the word in the Cook Islands Maori language for a large mystical black pearl of utter beauty and perfection.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

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