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Bélénos is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is French. It is the name of HIP 6643 (HD 8574) in constellation Psc.
Bélénos is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is French. It is the name of HIP 6643 (HD 8574) in constellation Psc.



Revision as of 05:33, 22 January 2026

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


Bélénos is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is French. It is the name of HIP 6643 (HD 8574) in constellation Psc.

Etymology and History

Bélénos was the god of light, of the Sun, and of health in Gaulish mythology.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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