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Revision as of 06:23, 8 June 2026

Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, ASE Tech Team, Youla Azkarrula


photo of Crux (CC BY Naskies)

Yarran, The Root, is an Australian name for the asterism of Crux from the Kamilaroi/ Euahlayi people.

Etymology and History

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2023.

As this star is already named ..., the WGSN chose ... (not to apply/ to apply the name to a neighbouring star/ to ...) in the IAU-CSN.


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