Mpingo

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

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Mpingo is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is NEWC. It is the name of WASP-71 in constellation Cet.

Etymology and History

Mpingo is a famous tree that grows in southern Tanzania and produces ebony wood used for musical instruments and curios.

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