Gnomon

Sextans · Sex · WASP-43

The gnomon (γνώμων) is a basic astronomical instrument, like a sundial, whose shadow length and direction can indicate time or determine latitude.

Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

WASP-43

IAU adoption

2023/08/01

Name origin

The gnomon (γνώμων) is a basic astronomical instrument, like a sundial, whose shadow length and direction can indicate time or determine latitude.