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Poerava is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cook Islands Maori. It is the name of HIP 116084 (HD 221287) in constellation Tuc. | Poerava is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cook Islands Maori. It is the name of HIP 116084 (HD 221287) in constellation Tuc. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:19, 8 June 2026
Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Poerava is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Cook Islands Maori. It is the name of HIP 116084 (HD 221287) in constellation Tuc.
Etymology and History
Poerava is the word in the Cook Islands Maori language for a large mystical black pearl of utter beauty and perfection.
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
