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Bright Spiral Galaxy M81

One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth's sky is similar in size

A September Morning Sky

The Moon, three planets, and a bright star gathered near the

IAU NEWS

17 Minor Planets Named by NameExoWorlds Contest Winners

In 2015, the IAU organised the NameExoWorlds contest, which provided the first opportunity for the public to submit names for exoplanets and their stars. As a result, the names of 19 ExoWorlds (14 stars and 31 exoplanets orbiting them) were chosen by public vote, and accepted by the IAU. These names became the official designations of the exoplanets and stars.

Official Naming of Surface Features on Pluto and its Satellites: First Step Approved

The New Horizons flyby of Pluto and its satellites returned a scientific treasure trove of information about these distant and surprisingly complex worlds, showing a vast nitrogen glacier as well as ice mountains, canyons, cliffs, craters and more. Now the categories for official names have been approved and the name proposals can be submitted by the New Horizons team.