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{{Infobox constellation
| name = Matza
| native = Matza
| translation = a star in the sky
| pronounce =
| IPA =
| culture = IAU
| RA =
| dec =
| areatotal = 0
| numbermainstars = 1
| numberbfstars = 1
| numberstarsplanets = 1 ([[Najsakopajk]])
| numberbrightstars = 0
| numbernearbystars =
| brighteststarname = Matza
| starmagnitude =
| neareststarname =
| stardistance =
| numbermessierobjects =
| meteorshowers =
| bordering = Cen
| notes =
| cat = IAU-Star Name
}}
Matza is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Zoque. It is the name of HIP 65426 (HD 116434) in constellation [[Centaurus]].
Matza is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Zoque. It is the name of HIP 65426 (HD 116434) in constellation [[Centaurus]].



Latest revision as of 01:23, 17 August 2026

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


Matza
Asterism Info
Native
Matza
Translation
a star in the sky
Position (2000)
Area0 sq. deg.
Stars
Bright stars1
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
1
Stars brighter than 3.00m0
Brightest starMatza (m)
exoplanets1 (Najsakopajk)
Taxonomy
category
of asterism
IAU-Star Name
IAU-
constellations
Cen

Matza is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Zoque. It is the name of HIP 65426 (HD 116434) in constellation Centaurus.

Etymology and History

Matza refers to “a star in the sky” or “somebody that shines within” in the language of the Zoque people.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.

Reference

  • References (general)
  • NEWC Mexico: Words in the language of the Zoque Indigenous people of Mexico relating to cosmological vision, harmony, conflict, balance, and life.