Buna

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Buna is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Ethiopian. It is the name of HIP 12191 (HD 16175) in constellation And.

Etymology and History

Buna is the commonly used word for coffee in Ethiopia.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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