Phyllon Kissinou

Coma Berenices · Com · 23 Com · HIP 61394

Contemporary modern astronomers have used the nickname "Kissin"; therefore, the real name was made official. The term originates from the phrase "φύλλοv κισσίνου (phyllon kissinou, an ivy leaf)" in Ptolemy's Almagest.

Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

23 Com

HIP

61394

IAU adoption

2024/05/16

Name origin

Contemporary modern astronomers have used the nickname "Kissin"; therefore, the real name was made official. The term originates from the phrase "φύλλοv κισσίνου (phyllon kissinou, an ivy leaf)" in Ptolemy's Almagest.