Guataubá

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Guataubá is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Guahayona in the constellation of Virgo. Suggested by the country of Puerto Rico, it follows the name theme Names of deities associated with creation myths and storms from the Taíno indigenous people of the Caribbean.

Etymology and History

Guataubá was the herald of impending hurricanes, who brought clouds, lightning and thunder.

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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