Tangra

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

Tangra is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Bulgarian. It is the name of HIPIntegerPart[] (, WASP-21) in constellation Peg.

Etymology and History

Tangra is the supreme celestial god that early Bulgars worshiped.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

Weblinks

Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

References (general)
2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds

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