Chaophraya

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Chaophraya is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Thai. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-50) in constellation Eri.

Etymology and History

Chao Phraya is the great river of Thailand.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

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