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   Can I buy a star?

   • The IAU frequently receives requests from individuals who want to buy stars or name stars (or any other astronomical object). Some commercial enterprises purport to offer such services for a fee. However, such "names" have no formal or official validity whatsoever.

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   Does the IAU sell fictitious star names?

   • As an international scientific organisation, the IAU dissociates itself entirely from the commercial practice of "selling" fictitious star names, surface feature names, or real estate on other planets or moons in the Solar System.

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   Does the IAU own a celestial object?

   • A: No. The IAU does not claim to own any celestial object or any part of the sky. Further, the United Nations has negotiated treaties for claims of property within the Solar System. Thus far, no international law has been passed which defines owning a piece of space or the objects within it.

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   What is the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?

   • The International Astronomical Union ( IAU) is the official international body of astronomy, and is the only official authority to name objects in space.

   You can buy a 'star name' online — but that doesn't mean it'll be

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   Is the International Astronomical Union legal?

   • Legal? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) since 1919 has striven to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation of professional astronomers. Part of its duties is standardizing the nomenclature (naming) of celestial objects among the international astronomical community.

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   Can you buy a star name online?

   • Buying a "star name" online doesn't mean it'll be officially recognised. (Flickr: Indigo Skies Photography, CC BY-NC-ND) About once a week, I receive an email like this (note that any identifying details have been removed): "I was wondering if you could help me.

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2. www.iau.org › public › themesBuying Star Names | IAU - International Astronomical Union

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   The IAU frequently receives requests from individuals who want to buy stars or name stars (or any other astronomical object). Some commercial enterprises purport to offer such services for a fee. However, such "names" have no formal or official validity whatsoever.

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3. www.space.com › naming-star-is-it-worth-moneyCan you really purchase and name a star? | Space

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   Mar 13, 2022 · The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has their own take on this subject for those who desire to buy a star. "Some commercial enterprises purport to offer such services for a fee,"...

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   Oct 19, 2024 · However, companies where can you buy a star are completely legal because they do not claim to officially assign or rename astronomical objects and, thus, do not violate the International Outer Space Treaty or conflict with the IAU powers.

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   Nov 1, 2023 · Does the IAU sell star names, surface feature names, or real estate on other planets or moons in the Solar System? Absolutely not. The IAU does not engage in any commercial activity of selling names or real estate related to celestial bodies.

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7. www.abc.net.au › news › 2018/02/26You can buy a 'star name' online — but that doesn't mean it ...

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   Feb 26, 2018 · There are several companies offering to sell you a star name, and at many different prices. One company says it has "named 2 million stars" since 1979, and its current package for a single star ...

8. www.reddit.com › naming_a_star_is_it_a_good_ideaNaming a star? is it a good idea? : r/space - Reddit

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   Please be aware, that the official naming of stars and other celestial objects (like asteroids, comets, galaxies,... etc.) is done ONLY by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU does not provide commercial services on naming astronomical objects.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IAU_Working_Group_on_StarIAU Working Group on Star Names - Wikipedia

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   The International Astronomical Union (IAU) established a Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) in May 2016 to catalog and standardize proper names for stars for the international astronomical community. [1] It operates under Division C – Education, Outreach and Heritage.