Zembretta

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Zembretta is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Zembra in the constellation of Aquarius. Suggested by the country of Tunisia, it follows the name theme Places and species associated with UNESCO biosphere reserves in Tunisia.

Etymology and History

Zembretta (زمبرتا) is an islet in the Gulf of Tunis, part of the UNESCO Iles Zembra et Zembretta Biosphere Reserve, Tunisia.

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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