Eps Cru has a new name.

[Terry B]

The new name is Ginan.
Very interesting
see here https://theconversation.com/the-stories-behind-aboriginal-star-names-now-recognised-by-the-worlds-astronomical-body-87617

[bigjoe]

Was this approved in November ..Finally got a name for this prominent star..way overdue!
George Carlin.. my bro new him in Las Vegas..the BEST.
bigjoe.

[skysurfer]

Do updates of Skysafari or Stellarium include these names ?

[gaseous]

Latest Stellarium on PC does.

[sheeny]

Must be a star nearby called Tonix.:P

Any HHGTTK fans will know what I'm talking about.

Al.

[Shano592]

Funny, Al. I got it without HHGTTK membership (send me the bill / tab). Maybe it is a double star, then you can lobby for it!

I thought it was in homage to the character on Star Trek Next Gen (Whoopi Goldberg's character). Though, that is spelt as Guinan.