Future planet names will be simpler and easier to remember

So far, nearly all the planets found outside the solar system have followed a rather strict naming convention, which leads to confusion with many complex characters such as OGLE235-MOA53 b. That is why the International Astronomical Association (IAU) will allow the public to name the planet easier to remember and understand from the end of this year. It is known that a list of 305 planets confirmed to be found before December 31, 2008 has been drafted, and by October this year will be submitted to select a number of planets for naming. this.

IAU is headquartered in Paris, previously they did not allow arbitrarily named planets. So far, IAU is aware that thousands of planets are constantly found, but the process of naming simple characters gives the name too long and complicated. Because of that, the IAU in collaboration with Zooniverser decided to allow some planets named 'comfortable' for the benefit of the community, in the form of a competition called NameExoWorlds .

Expected in September this year, astronomy clubs and non-profit organizations will be allowed to register with IAU. Then in October, about 20-30 planets out of a total of 305 planets will be selected and named. The only 305 planets originally selected in countless planets were found because some new discoveries were published but when tested, they did not exist.

As planned, this December, the official IAU invitation will be sent to organizations. The new name must follow some of the following principles: no more than 16 characters, not allowed to offend anyone, must pronounce and not use the name of the person who is still alive. In March 2015, the public will be allowed to vote on proposals, which will be announced at August 2015 at a ceremony held in Honolulu (USA). The new name of the easy-to-remember planet will exist alongside existing scientific names.