Rotanev

Rotanev is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Latin. It is the name of HIP 101769 (β Del, HR 7882) in constellation Del.

Etymology and History

Reverse of the surname of Nicolaus Venator, responsible for 1814 star catalogue.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2016/09/12.

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Reference

source: https://xing.fmi.uni-jena.de/mediawiki/index.php/Rotanev