Dofida

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Dofida is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Nias language. It is the name of HIP 66047 (HD 117618) in constellation Centaurus.

Etymology and History

Dofida means our star in Nias language.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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