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[[Category:Asterism]][[Category:Star Name]][[Category:IAU-Star Name]] [[Category:Cet]] [[Category:NEWC]][[Category:Global]][[Category:Modern]]

Latest revision as of 14:11, 7 June 2026

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


Mpingo is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of WASP-71 in constellation Cet.

Etymology and History

Mpingo is a famous tree that grows in southern Tanzania and produces ebony wood used for musical instruments and curios.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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