Yanyan
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Yanyan is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Bubup in the constellation of Mensa. Suggested by the country of Australia, it follows the name theme Names for family members in the Boonwurrung language used by children in the Kulin Nation in Victoria, Australia.
Etymology and History
YanYan is the Boonwurrung word for boy.
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/
