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Wangshu is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Xihe]] in the constellation of [[Lyra]]. Suggested by the country of China Nanjing, it follows the name theme Names of celestial deities from ancient Chinese mythology. | Wangshu is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is [[Xihe]] in the constellation of [[Lyra]]. Suggested by the country of China Nanjing, it follows the name theme Names of celestial deities from ancient Chinese mythology. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 29 May 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann, Youla Azkarrula
Wangshu is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Xihe in the constellation of Lyra. Suggested by the country of China Nanjing, it follows the name theme Names of celestial deities from ancient Chinese mythology.
Etymology and History
Wangshu (望舒) is the goddess who drives for the Moon and also represents the Moon in Chinese mythology.
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/
