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Nakanbé is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Mouhoun in the constellation of Eridanus. Suggested by the country of Burkina Faso, it follows the name theme Names associated with the prominent rivers of Burkina Faso in local languages.
Etymology and History
The Nakanbé, also called Volta Blanche, is the second largest river in Burkina Faso. Its source is in the heart of the Sahara Burkinabe and ends in Ghana.
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/
