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Klastrup, since february 2001 sharing her thoughts on life, universe, persistent online
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7.12.03
Naming Stars...
I just got a spam mail from yourstardotcom offering me the opportunity to buy a name for a star at the bargain price of only $39,95. However, if you look closer at this compagny's FAQ, they mention, that only the International Astronomical Union has the right to "name" stars and the only "naming" they perform is assigning the stars numbers (co-ordinates). Here is what IAU themselves have to say about the star selling business (in contrast to their own work) IAU on Naming Stars. I especially like their answer to the question, "But wouldn't it be fun to name a star?": Some people might be amused while the present fashion lasts, but it would generate a system of mounting confusion for no factual reason. And this is the opposite of what taxpayers pay scientists to do. I like being in the business of dismounting confusion ;).
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