Surt

Surt is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Muspelheim in the constellation of Perseus. Suggested by the country of Denmark, it follows the name theme Names of characters and places associated with the mythological fire realm of Muspelheim from Norse mythology.

Etymology and History

Surt is the ruler of Muspelheim and the fire giants there in Norse mythology. At Ragnarok, the end of the world, he will lead the attack on our world and destroy it in flames.

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)