Lucilinburhuc

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Lucilinburhuc is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Luxembourgish. It is the name of HIP 30860 (HD 45350) in constellation Aur.

Etymology and History

The Lucilinburhuc fortress was built in 963 by the founder of Luxembourg, Count Siegfried.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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