Eiger

Eiger is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Mönch in the constellation of Virgo. Suggested by the country of Switzerland, it follows the name theme Prominent peaks in the Jungfrau-Aletsch Region of the Swiss Alps, the first Alpine UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Jungfrau shares its etymology with Virgo (maiden) in the German language.

Etymology and History

Eiger is one of the prominent peaks of the Bernese Alps, in the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area.

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)