Teberda

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Teberda is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Dombay in the constellation of UrsaMajor. Suggested by the country of Russia, it follows the name theme Names of geographic features associated with the Teberda Nature Reserve in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, a popular tourist destination with mountain forests rich in wildlife including bears.

Etymology and History

Teberda is a mountain river in Dombay region with a rapid water flow, symbolising the planet's rapid motion around its host star.

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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