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Xolotlan is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Cocibolca]] in the constellation of [[Sculptor]]. Suggested by the country of Nicaragua, it follows the name theme Indigenous names of prominent bodies of water in Nicaragua, in the Nahuat language. | Xolotlan is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Cocibolca]] in the constellation of [[Sculptor]]. Suggested by the country of Nicaragua, it follows the name theme Indigenous names of prominent bodies of water in Nicaragua, in the Nahuat language. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 29 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Xolotlan is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Cocibolca in the constellation of Sculptor. Suggested by the country of Nicaragua, it follows the name theme Indigenous names of prominent bodies of water in Nicaragua, in the Nahuat language.
Etymology and History
Xolotlan is the name of the second largest lake of Nicaragua and its name is from the Nahualt language of the indigenous tribe that settled in Nicaragua, which symbolises a native god and a refuge for animals.
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/
