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{{Infobox constellation | |||
| name = Kalausi | |||
| native = Kalausi | |||
| translation = a very strong whirling column of wind | |||
| pronounce = | |||
| IPA = | |||
| culture = IAU | |||
| RA = 144.299282 | |||
| dec = -43.272204 | |||
| areatotal = 0 | |||
| numbermainstars = 1 | |||
| numberbfstars = 1 | |||
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Buru]]) | |||
| numberbrightstars = 0 | |||
| numbernearbystars = | |||
| brighteststarname = Kalausi | |||
| starmagnitude = 8.23 | |||
| neareststarname = | |||
| stardistance = | |||
| numbermessierobjects = | |||
| meteorshowers = | |||
| bordering = Vel | |||
| notes = | |||
| cat = IAU-Star Name | |||
}} | |||
Kalausi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Dholuo. It is the name of HIP 47202 (HD 83443) in constellation Vel. | Kalausi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Dholuo. It is the name of HIP 47202 (HD 83443) in constellation Vel. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:30, 13 August 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
| Asterism Info | |
| Native | Kalausi |
|---|---|
| Translation | a very strong whirling column of wind |
| Position (2000) | |
| Right ascension | 144.299282 |
| Declination | -43.272204 |
| Area | 0 sq. deg. |
| Stars | |
| Bright stars | 1 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 1 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
| Brightest star | Kalausi (8.23m) |
| exoplanets | 1 (Buru) |
| Taxonomy | |
| category of asterism | IAU-Star Name |
| IAU- constellations | Vel |
Kalausi is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Dholuo. It is the name of HIP 47202 (HD 83443) in constellation Vel.
Etymology and History
The word Kalausi means a very strong whirling column of wind in the Dholuo language of Kenya.
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
