Eburonia

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Eburonia is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Nervia in the constellation of Auriga. Suggested by the country of Belgium, it follows the name theme Names of places and peoples associated with the ancient Belgae tribes in the vicinity of modern-day Belgium.

Etymology and History

Eburonia, adapted from Eburones, was a prominent Belgian Celtic tribe.

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN in the 20xx NameExoWorlds Campaign (NEWC).


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