Viriato

Viriato is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Lusitânia in the constellation of Monoceros. Suggested by the country of Portugal, it follows the name theme Names of places and people associated with the ancient history of Portugal and the western part of the Iberian Peninsula.

Etymology and History

Viriato was a legendary leader of the Lusitanian people, a herdsman and hunter who led the resistance against Roman invaders during 2nd century B.C.

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)