Re: names

[Kurtis Law <kurtis.law@sympatico.ca>]

As an astronomer I want correct the mistaken idea that stars named
in the so called star registry are NOT Officially Recognized by any credible
astronomical organization anywhere in the world, this registry is noting
more than a scam!  Astronomical objects are named according to IAU
guidelines and not the star registry.  I realize this has little to
do with dinosaurs but I'm quite bothered by the level of misinformation
that's be generated in regards to the naming of stars ect.

fabian Abu-Nasser wrote:

Just a quick question is it
a) ethical
b) sensible
to name a dinosaur after a person who gives money to support an expedition?
Or just plain gives money?    I know in some fields (like astronomy) there
is the Star Registry which for a fee one can name a star after anyone or
anything they like.  Is this a grey area- or can it/ has it been done in
paleontology?

Fabian Abu-Nasser
Montpellier

Also heard about a press release that there will be news in this weeks
nature.

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