Ibirapitá

Ibirapitá is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Ceibo in the constellation of Chamaeleon. Suggested by the country of Uruguay, it follows the name theme Culturally significant species of trees native to Uruguay.

Etymology and History

Ibirapitá is the name of a native tree that is characteristic of the country of Uruguay, and is also known as Artigas' tree, after the national hero.

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)