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Sazum is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Formosa]] in the constellation of [[Leo]]. Suggested by the country of China Taipei, it follows the name theme Historical and indigenous names for the island of Taiwan and prominent geographic features. | Sazum is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Formosa]] in the constellation of [[Leo]]. Suggested by the country of China Taipei, it follows the name theme Historical and indigenous names for the island of Taiwan and prominent geographic features. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:17, 29 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Sazum is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Formosa in the constellation of Leo. Suggested by the country of China Taipei, it follows the name theme Historical and indigenous names for the island of Taiwan and prominent geographic features.
Etymology and History
Sazum is the traditional name of Yuchi, a Township in Nantou county, in which the famous Sun-Moon Lake lies. Sazum means water in the language of the Thao people who are a tribe of Taiwanese aborigines who lived in the region for hundreds of years.
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/
