Inquill

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Inquill is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is fictional. It is the name of HIP 84787 (HD 156411) in constellation Ara.

Etymology and History

Inquill was one half of the couple involved in the tragic love story Way to the Sun by famous Peruvian writer Abraham Valdelomar.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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