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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Malmok | |||
| native = Malmok | |||
| translation = a beach in Aruba | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 217.32673 | |||
| dec = -3.444501 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Bocaprins]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Malmok | |||
| starmagnitude = 11.89 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Vir | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir. | Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir. | ||
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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Vir]] [[Category:Papiamento]] [[Category:Caribbean]] [[Category:American]] | [[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Vir]] [[Category:Papiamento]] [[Category:Caribbean]] [[Category:American]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:19, 17 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Malmok |
|---|---|
| Translation | a beach in Aruba |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 217.32673 |
| Declination | -3.444501 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Malmok (11.89m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Bocaprins) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Vir |
Malmok is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Papiamento. It is the name of the variable star V732 Vir (WASP-39) in constellation Vir.
Etymology and History
Malmok is an indigenous name given to a beach in Aruba with a narrow sandy stretch that interrupts the limestone and rocky terrace along the coast. Its shallow clear Caribbean waters make it a popular snorkelling spot.
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
