Tadmor

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Tadmor is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Errai in the constellation of Cepheus. Suggested by the country of Syrian Arab Republic , it follows the name theme NEWC 2015

Etymology and History

Ancient Semitic name and modern Arabic name for the city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Mythology

IAU Working Group on Star Names

The name was adopted by the IAU WGSN in the 20xx NameExoWorlds Campaign (NEWC).


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