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All celestial bodies are designated a name by the "International Astronomical Union"

Random FactsCuriousOneall, astronomical, bodies, celestial, designate, International, Names, unionComment
All celestial bodies are designated a name by the "International Astronomical Union"
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU; French: Union astronomique internationale, UAI) is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy.[1] It acts as the internationally recognized authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies (stars, planets, asteroids, etc.) and any surface features on them.[2]

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