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Re: Chasing Miaplacidus
From: Huub Robroek
Date: 2022 Oct 21, 13:09 -0700
From: Huub Robroek
Date: 2022 Oct 21, 13:09 -0700
Hi all
See: https://www.star-facts.com/miaplacidus-beta-carinae/ : The origin of the name Miaplacidus (pronunciation: /ˌmaɪəˈplæsɪdəs/) is uncertain. The name may be derived from the Arabic miyāh, meaning “waters,” and Latin placidus, meaning “placid.”
Regards,
Huub