Ixbalanqué

Ixbalanqué is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Hunahpú in the constellation of Crater. Suggested by the country of Honduras, it follows the name theme Names of characters and places associated with the legend of the hero twins Hunahpú and Ixbalanque from K'iche' (Quiché) Mayan mythology as recounted in the Popol Vuh.

Etymology and History

Ixbalanqué was one of the twin gods who became the Moon in K'iche' (Quiché) Mayan mythology as recounted in the Popol Vuh.

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)