Pirx

Pirx is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Solaris in the constellation of Pegasus. Suggested by the country of Poland, it follows the name theme Names of characters and places associated with books by Polish science fiction author Stanisław Lem (1921–2006).

Etymology and History

Pirx is a fictional character from books by Polish science-fiction writer Stanisław Lem.

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)