Chura
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Chura is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Kamuy in the constellation of CoronaBorealis. Suggested by the country of Japan, it follows the name theme Terms associated with the supernatural or natural beauty from the indigenous Ainu and Ryukyuan/Okinawan languages of Japan.
Etymology and History
Chura is a word in the Ryukyuan/Okinawan language meaning natural beauty.
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/