Finlay

Finlay is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Felixvarela in the constellation of Cetus. Suggested by the country of Cuba, it follows the name theme Names associated with influential 19th century Cuban thinkers.

Etymology and History

Carlos Juan Finlay (1833–1915) was an epidemiologist recognized as a pioneer in the research of yellow fever, determining that it was transmitted through mosquitoes.

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)