Jebus

Jebus is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Moriah in the constellation of Delphinus. Suggested by the country of Palestine, it follows the name theme Ancient (pre-Roman) names of the city of Jerusalem (The City of Peace) or local geographic features.

Etymology and History

Jebus was the ancient name of Jerusalem in 2nd millennium BC when populated by the Canaanite tribe of Jebusites.

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)