Veles

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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).


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