Tanzanite

Tanzanite is an IAU name for an exoplanet. Its host star is Mpingo in the constellation of Cetus. Suggested by the country of Tanzania, it follows the name theme Names of famous natural materials symbolic of Tanzania.

Etymology and History

Tanzanite is the name of a precious stone mined in Tanzania and is treasured worldwide.

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)