Beirut

Beirut is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Phoenicia in the constellation of Aquila. Suggested by the country of Lebanon, it follows the name theme Names of ancient cities and places associated with the Phoenician civilisation in Lebanon.

Etymology and History

Beirut is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and was a Phoenician port. Beirut is now the capital and largest city of Lebanon.

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/

Reference

• References (general)