Ahra
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Ahra is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Maru in the constellation of Volans. Suggested by the country of Republic of Korea, it follows the name theme Korean words reminiscent of the sky, sea, and environment.
Etymology and History
‘Ahra’ (아라) is a Korean word reminiscent of the ocean.
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/
