International Astronomical Union

• Kelowna, B.C. woman has ‘flying mountain’ named after her

  The name is officially Colleenohare and the asteroid that now bears her name was first spotted on Sept. 13, 1991 by H.E. Holt.

  Science

  Mar 14, 2022
  
• Cree names submitted by Alberta teacher for planet and star win national contest

  "Nikâwiy, which is the star, and orbiting around it, looking for its light, is the child, Awasis."

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2020
  
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• You know you’ve made it as a musician when they name an animal or an asteroid after you: Alan Cross

  There are many ways to honour and acknowledge the contributions of a musician. Let me introduce you to a few Latin terms.

  Commentary

  Oct 27, 2019
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• Canadians invited to name star and exoplanet through national contest

  Can you think of better names for two stellar bodies than "star HD136418" and "exoplanet HD136418b"?

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2019