Tonatiuh

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Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

Tonatiuh is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Aztec. It is the name of HIP 58952 (HR 4609) in constellation Cam.

Etymology and History

Tonatiuh was the Aztec god of the Sun.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/07/20.

Reference

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