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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Kaewkosin | |||
| native = แก้วโกสินทร์ | |||
| translation = the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra | |||
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| culture = IAU | |||
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| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Phailinsiam]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
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| brighteststarname = Kaewkosin | |||
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| bordering = Cnc | |||
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| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
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Kaewkosin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of GJ 3470 in constellation Cnc. | Kaewkosin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of GJ 3470 in constellation Cnc. | ||
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* NEWC Thailand: Terms associated with precious stones in the Thai language. | * NEWC Thailand: Terms associated with precious stones in the Thai language. | ||
[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Cnc]] [[Category: | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Cnc]] [[Category:Thailand]] [[Category:Southeast Asian]] [[Category:Asian]][[Category:Modern]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:28, 13 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | แก้วโกสินทร์ |
|---|---|
| Translation | the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra |
| Position (2000) | |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Kaewkosin (m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Phailinsiam) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Cnc |
Kaewkosin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of GJ 3470 in constellation Cnc.
Etymology and History
Kaewkosin (แก้วโกสินทร์) refers to the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra in the Thai language, alluding to the ancient belief that the stars were gemstones.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC Thailand: Terms associated with precious stones in the Thai language.
