Boinayel

Boinayel is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Márohu in the constellation of Aquarius. Suggested by the country of Dominican Republic, it follows the name theme Names of deities from the mythology of the Taíno indigenous people of the Caribbean.

Etymology and History

Boinayel the god of rain that fertilizes the soil is engraved on the stalagmite at a lower position than Márohu in the El Puente cave.

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)