A star and exoplanet have been named after water deities from Tagalog mythology, announced the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on Tuesday.
“Aman Sinaya” and “Haik” were Paul Go’s winning entries to the Paris-based IAU’s Name ExoWorld Philippine Campaign.Star Wasp 34 named “Aman Sinaya” and exoplanet Wasp 34-b named “Haik” were among the 112 exoplanet systems named in this year’s Name ExoWorlds campaigns.
“Astronomical observations over the past generation have now discovered over 4,000 planets orbiting other stars — called exoplanets,” Eric Mamajek, co-chair of the NameExoWorlds Steering Committee, said in a statement.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Star Wars' grips Hollywood with 'Rise of Skywalker' premiere
Read more »
After 'Rise of Skywalker,' what's next for 'Star Wars?'The Skywalker saga may be coming to an end, but it's not goodbye yet for the franchise.
Read more »
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 18, 2019Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 3
Read more »
Glitch delays launch of Europe's exoplanet hunterCHEOPS, short for CHaracterising ExxOPlanet Satellite, will seek to better understand what exoplanets are made of – an important step in the long quest to unravel the conditions required for extraterrestrial life
Read more »