Sarin

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula


Sarin is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is unknown. It is the name of HIP 84379 (δ Her, HR 6410) in constellation Her.

Etymology and History

Name of unknown etymology from the "Atlas Coeli Skalnaté Pleso" of Czech astronomer Antonín Bečvář (1901–1965). It is probably a part of the body.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12.

Reference

  • References (general)
  • Bečvář, A. (1948) Atlas coeli Skalnaté Pleso. Praha: Přírodověcké Vydavatelství