Bélisama

Bélisama is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Bélénos in the constellation of Pisces. Suggested by the country of France, it follows the name theme Names of Gaulish deities associated with the Sun, light, and fire (French spellings).

Etymology and History

Bélisama was the goddess of fire, notably of the hearth and of metallurgy and glasswork, in Gaulish 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/

Reference

• References (general)