Maru
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann
Maru is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Korean. It is the name of WD 0806-661 in constellation Vol.
Etymology and History
‘Maru’ (마루) is a Korean word reminiscent of the sky.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
Reference
- References (general)
- NEWC Republic of Korea: Korean words reminiscent of the sky, sea, and environment.
