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{{Infobox constellation
| name = Dofida
| native = Dofida
| translation = our star
| pronounce =
| IPA =
| culture = IAU
| RA = 203.106482
| dec = -47.271365
| areatotal = 0
| numbermainstars = 1
| numberbfstars = 1
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Noifasui]])
| numberbrightstars = 0
| numbernearbystars =
| brighteststarname = Dofida
| starmagnitude = 7.17
| neareststarname =
| stardistance =
| numbermessierobjects =
| meteorshowers =
| bordering = Cen
| notes =
| cat = IAU-Star Name
}}
Dofida is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nias language. It is the name of HIP 66047 (HD 117618) in constellation [[Centaurus]].
Dofida is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nias language. It is the name of HIP 66047 (HD 117618) in constellation [[Centaurus]].



Latest revision as of 06:54, 13 August 2026

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


Dofida
Asterism Info
Native
Dofida
Translation
our star
Position (2000)
Right ascension203.106482
Declination-47.271365
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starDofida (7.17m)
exoplanets1 (Noifasui)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
Cen

Dofida is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nias language. It is the name of HIP 66047 (HD 117618) in constellation Centaurus.

Etymology and History

Dofida means our star in Nias language.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

Reference