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* Fuller, R.S. (2018) Aboriginal Astronomy: The Kamilaroi and Euahlayi Peoples. Brochure accompanying planisphere for school education based on knowledge from Euahlayi elder Ghillar Michael Anderson. http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/content/community/kamilaroi/
* Fuller, R.S. (2018) Aboriginal Astronomy: The Kamilaroi and Euahlayi Peoples. Brochure accompanying planisphere for school education based on knowledge from Euahlayi elder Ghillar Michael Anderson. http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/content/community/kamilaroi/


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Latest revision as of 06:23, 8 June 2026

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Guniibuu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Aboriginal/ Kamilaroi/ Euahlayi. It is the name of HIP 84405 (36 Oph, HR 6402) in constellation Oph.

Etymology and History

Guniibuu is the Kamilaroi/Euahlayi name for the robin red-breast bird (Petroica boodang). A traditional story links Guniibuu with Gidjirrigaa (Budgerigar) the star κ Sco.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2018/08/10.

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