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Felixvarela 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 2247 (BD-17 63) in constellation Cet. | Felixvarela 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 2247 (BD-17 63) in constellation Cet. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:47, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Felixvarela 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 2247 (BD-17 63) in constellation Cet.
Etymology and History
Felix Varela (1788–1853) was the first to teach science in Cuba at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. He opened the way to education for all, and began the experimental teaching of physics in Cuba.
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
