Maeping
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Maeping is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Chaophraya in the constellation of Eridanus. Suggested by the country of Thailand, it follows the name theme Names associated with the great river Chao Phraya of Thailand and its principal tributaries.
Etymology and History
Mae Ping is one of the tributaries of Thailand's great river Chao Phraya.
Mythology
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/
