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Perwana is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Shama]] in the constellation of [[Leo]]. Suggested by the country of Pakistan, it follows the name theme Symbolic terms associated with affinity and dedication in Urdu literature of Pakistan. | Perwana is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Shama]] in the constellation of [[Leo]]. Suggested by the country of Pakistan, it follows the name theme Symbolic terms associated with affinity and dedication in Urdu literature of Pakistan. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 26 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Perwana is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Shama in the constellation of Leo. Suggested by the country of Pakistan, it follows the name theme Symbolic terms associated with affinity and dedication in Urdu literature of Pakistan.
Etymology and History
Perwana means moth in Urdu, alluding to the eternal love of an object circling the source of light (the lamp).
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/
