Planet-naming contest launched by IAU

[psyron]

Planet-naming contest launched by the International Astronomical Union!!
-> http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/planet-naming-contest-launched-by-iau-1.2702303

Maybe FD and Elite Dangerous supporters should take part at it?
What's your thoughts?

 

[Gibbonici]

There really needs to be a Lave in the actual real galaxy.

 

[psyron]

There really needs to be a Lave in the actual real galaxy.

That's a great idea!
FD should try to contact the IAU and inform us all to vote for it!!!

 

[Yaffle]

There really needs to be a Lave in the actual real galaxy.

I came here to post just that comment.

 

[graham.reeds]

Unfortunately you need to be a non-profit organisation with focus in promoting astronomy.

So we and FD don't count.

 

[Completely Harmless]

I was about to suggest Braben's Claim, but seeing as we are not eligible... Aww!

 

[psyron]

Unfortunately you need to be a non-profit organisation with focus in promoting astronomy.

So we and FD don't count.

I can't imagine an organisation doing more for astronomy than FD is doing. But ok, non-profit, hm ... so we have to start creating a pure non-profit ED organisation then? Who's in?

 

[Gibbonici]

Unfortunately you need to be a non-profit organisation with focus in promoting astronomy.

So we and FD don't count.

How quickly can we form an astronomy awareness club?

 

[Completely Harmless]

I can't imagine an organisation doing more for astronomy than FD is doing. But ok, non-profit, hm ... so we have to start creating a pure non-profit ED organisation then? Who's in?

How much does it pay?

Sounds interesting, even if I have no idea how to do it.

 

[NoirWolf]

A planet named Sodallagain would be nice and a lasting tribute to an obscure and awesome SF novel series.