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Helvetios 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 113357 (51 Peg, HR 8729) in constellation Peg. | Helvetios 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 113357 (51 Peg, HR 8729) in constellation Peg. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:57, 22 January 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Helvetios 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 113357 (51 Peg, HR 8729) in constellation Peg.
Etymology and History
Helvetios is the Latin for "the Helvetian" and refers to the Celtic tribe that lived in Switzerland during the Middle Ages.
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
