Wattle

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

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Wattle is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is English. It is the name of WASP-19 in constellation Vel.

Etymology and History

Wattle is a genus of approximately 1000 species of shrubs and trees. The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), whose colour alludes to the G-type star WASP-19, is native to Australia and is the official floral emblem of Australia.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2023/08/01.

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• NEWC Australia: Names of native flora of Australia of cultural significance, whose characteristics allude to the properties of the celestial objects.