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Peitruss is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Lucilinburhuc]] in the constellation of [[Auriga]]. Suggested by the country of Luxembourg, it follows the name theme Names of historical sites and prominent geographic features in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. | Peitruss is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Lucilinburhuc]] in the constellation of [[Auriga]]. Suggested by the country of Luxembourg, it follows the name theme Names of historical sites and prominent geographic features in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:56, 26 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Peitruss is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Lucilinburhuc in the constellation of Auriga. Suggested by the country of Luxembourg, it follows the name theme Names of historical sites and prominent geographic features in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Etymology and History
Peitruss is derived from the name of the Luxembourg river Pétrusse, with the river's bend around Lucilinburhuc fortress alluding to the orbit of the planet around its star.
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/
