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Intercrus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 46471 (HR 3743) in constellation UMa. | Intercrus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 46471 (HR 3743) in constellation UMa. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:54, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Intercrus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 46471 (HR 3743) in constellation UMa.
Etymology and History
Intercrus means "between the legs" in Latin style, referring to the star's position in the constellation Ursa Major.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- 2015 NameExoWorlds
