Orbitar

Orbitar  is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Fafnir  in the constellation of Draco. Suggested by the country of USA, it follows the name theme NEWC 2015

Etymology and History

Orbitar is a contrived word paying homage to the space launch and orbital operations of NASA. 

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)