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Xólotl is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Axólotl]] in the constellation of [[Cetus]]. Suggested by the country of Mexico, it follows the name theme Nahuatl language names of animals of Mexico associated with Aztec mythology. | Xólotl is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Axólotl]] in the constellation of [[Cetus]]. Suggested by the country of Mexico, it follows the name theme Nahuatl language names of animals of Mexico associated with Aztec mythology. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 29 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Xólotl is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Axólotl in the constellation of Cetus. Suggested by the country of Mexico, it follows the name theme Nahuatl language names of animals of Mexico associated with Aztec mythology.
Etymology and History
Xólotl means animal in the native Nahuatl language and was an Aztec deity associated with the evening star (Venus).
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/
