Drukyul

Drukyul is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Gakyid in the constellation of Cancer. Suggested by the country of Bhutan, it follows the name theme Terms in Dzongkha language associated with happiness and symbols of the national identity of Bhutan, birthplace of the Gross National Happiness development philosophy.

Etymology and History

Drukyul (land of the thunder dragon) is the native name for Bhutan, the country that came up with the philosophy of Gross National Happiness.

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)