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Zembra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of | Zembra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HATS-72 in constellation Aqr. | ||
==Etymology and History== | ==Etymology and History== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 23 February 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Zembra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Arabic. It is the name of HATS-72 in constellation Aqr.
Etymology and History
Zembra (زمبرة) is an island in the Gulf of Tunis, known for its wildlife and seabirds. It is part of the UNESCO Iles Zembra et Zembretta Biosphere Reserve, Tunisia.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC Tunesia: Places and species associated with UNESCO biosphere reserves in Tunisia.
