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Viriato is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Lusitânia]] in the constellation of [[Monoceros]]. Suggested by the country of Portugal, it follows the name theme Names of places and people associated with the ancient history of Portugal and the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. | Viriato is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Lusitânia]] in the constellation of [[Monoceros]]. Suggested by the country of Portugal, it follows the name theme Names of places and people associated with the ancient history of Portugal and the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:04, 29 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Viriato is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Lusitânia in the constellation of Monoceros. Suggested by the country of Portugal, it follows the name theme Names of places and people associated with the ancient history of Portugal and the western part of the Iberian Peninsula.
Etymology and History
Viriato was a legendary leader of the Lusitanian people, a herdsman and hunter who led the resistance against Roman invaders during 2nd century B.C.
Mythology
IAU Working Group on Star Names
The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN in the 20xx NameExoWorlds Campaign (NEWC).
Weblinks
- Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/
