Pollera

Pollera is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Montuno in the constellation of Eridanus. Suggested by the country of Panama, it follows the name theme Names associated with traditional costumes for Panamanian folk dances.

Etymology and History

Pollera is the traditional costume the woman wears in the El Punto, a Panamanian dance in which a man and woman dance to the sound of drums.

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)