Ayeyarwady

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Ayeyarwady is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Burmese. It is the name of HIP 13993 (HD 18742) in constellation Eri.

Etymology and History

Ayeyarwady is the largest and most important river in Myanmar.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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