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Alasia 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 HIP 90004 (HD 168746) in constellation Ser. | Alasia 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 HIP 90004 (HD 168746) in constellation Ser. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:17, 21 January 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
Alasia 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 HIP 90004 (HD 168746) in constellation Ser.
Etymology and History
Alasia is the first historically recorded name of Cyprus, dating back to mid-fifteenth century BCE.
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
