Isagel

Isagel is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Aniara in the constellation of Ursa Major. Suggested by the country of Sweden, it follows the name theme Names associated with the epic science fiction poem Aniara (1956) written by Swedish author Harry Martinson, joint winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1974.

Etymology and History

Isagel is the name of the spaceship pilot in the epic science fiction poem Aniara written by Swedish author Harry Martinson.

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)