Cruinlagh
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Cruinlagh is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Gloas in the constellation of Lynx. Suggested by the country of United Kingdom, it follows the name theme Terms referring to the physical processes of a planet or star in Manx Gaelic, a language spoken on the Isle of Man.
Etymology and History
In Manx Gaelic, Cruinlagh means to orbit (like a planet around its star).
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/
