Anadolu

Authors: IAU-WGSN Etymology Group, Susanne M Hoffmann

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Anadolu is a modern star name adopted by the International Astronomical Union in the IAU-Catalog of Star Names (IAU-CSN). Its origin is Turkish. It is the name of WASP-52 in constellation Peg.

Etymology and History

Anadolu is the primary homeland of Turkey and refers to the motherland in Turkish culture.

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN on 2019/12/17.

Weblinks

• Website of the IAU WGSN: https://exopla.net/

Reference

• References (general)
• 2019 IAU100 NameExoWorlds