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Q. What is Santamasa which was recently named by the International Astronomical Union?
Answer: Planet
Notes: The International Astronomical Union had recently named the extra- solar planet, HD 081b, as Santamasa. The exoplanet is in the constellation Sextans. Its name is derived from Sanskrit word ‘santamasa’ which means clouded, in reference to its clouded atmosphere. It is a Jupiter like planet.
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