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Khambalia is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP 69974 (λ Vir, HR 5359) in constellation Vir. | Khambalia is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP 69974 (λ Vir, HR 5359) in constellation Vir. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, 20 January 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
Khambalia is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Coptic. It is the name of HIP 69974 (λ Vir, HR 5359) in constellation Vir.
Etymology and History
The Coptic (Egyptian) term Khambalia means "Crooked-clawed" (perhaps designating an agricultural device or symbol of secret knowledge); it was used in mantic texts for the star in the foot of Virgo.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2017/09/05.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- Greswell (1852)
