Sazum

Sazum is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Formosa in the constellation of Leo. Suggested by the country of China Taipei, it follows the name theme Historical and indigenous names for the island of Taiwan and prominent geographic features.

Etymology and History

Sazum is the traditional name of Yuchi, a Township in Nantou county, in which the famous Sun-Moon Lake lies. Sazum means water in the language of the Thao people who are a tribe of Taiwanese aborigines who lived in the region for hundreds of years.

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)