Bagan
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Bagan is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Ayeyarwady in the constellation of Eridanus. Suggested by the country of Myanmar, it follows the name theme Names associated with the ancient city of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay region of Myanmar.
Etymology and History
Bagan is one of Myanmar's ancient cities that lies beside the Ayeyarwardy river.
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/
