Natasha

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann


Natasha is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Zambian. It is the name of HIP 48235 (HD 85390) in constellation Vel.

Etymology and History

Natasha means "thank you" in many languages of Zambia.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

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

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