Veles
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Veles is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Stribor in the constellation of Lynx. Suggested by the country of Croatia, it follows the name theme Slavic deities of the Earth and underworld.
Etymology and History
Veles is a major Slavic god of earth, waters and the underworld.
Mythology
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/
