Felixvarela

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

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Felixvarela is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of HIP 2247 (BD-17 63) in constellation Cet.

Etymology and History

Felix Varela (1788–1853) was the first to teach science in Cuba at the San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. He opened the way to education for all, and began the experimental teaching of physics in Cuba.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds