Intercrus

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

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Intercrus is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 46471 (HR 3743) in constellation UMa.

Etymology and History

Intercrus means "between the legs" in Latin style, referring to the star's position in the constellation Ursa Major.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2015/12/15.

Weblinks

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

Reference

• References (general)
• 2015 NameExoWorlds