Kaewkosin

Cancer · Cnc · GJ 3470

Kaewkosin (แก้วโกสินทร์) refers to the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra in the Thai language, alluding to the ancient belief that the stars were gemstones.

Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

GJ 3470

IAU adoption

2023/08/01

Name origin

Kaewkosin (แก้วโกสินทร์) refers to the crystals of the Hindu deity Indra in the Thai language, alluding to the ancient belief that the stars were gemstones.