Neri
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Neri is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Mago in the constellation of Camelopardalis. Suggested by the country of Germany, it follows the name theme Names associated with geographic features of Mago National Park in Ethiopia, noted range of the Nubian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis).
Etymology and History
The Neri river in Ethiopia runs through parts of the Mago National park.
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/