Fortitudo

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Fortitudo is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Libertas in the constellation of Aquila. Suggested by the country of Japan, it follows the name theme NEWC 2015

Etymology and History

Fortitudo is Latin for "fortitude". Fortitude means emotional and mental strength in the face of adversity, as embodied by the eagle (represented by the constellation Aquila). 

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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