Uklun

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

Uklun is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Pitkern. It is the name of HIP 57291 (HD 102117) in constellation Cen.

Etymology and History

Uklun means us or we in the Pitkern language of the people of Pitcairn Islands.

Mythology

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

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