IAU - Frequently Asked Questions
Questions on various astronomical issues of an international character are frequently addressed to the IAU Secretariat and/or the General Secretary. When particular questions are asked several times, we will attempt to make brief explanations directly available from this page. At the moment, information on the following issues is available.
- Buying Star Names or Naming Stars after People
- Research on Near Earth Objects (Asteroids or Comets) in General
- The Predicted Close Passage of Asteroid 1997 FX 11 (from March 1998)
- IAU Policy on Environmental Challenges to Astronomy
The IAU occasionally receives requests for information on potential commercial
suppliers of instruments or equipment, books, star charts, etc. We regret that,
as an international organization, we are not in a position to recommend
particular suppliers in individual countries. Persons seeking information of
this nature are advised to contact national amateur or professional societies
or consult popular astronomical journals in the country in question, who will
be well placed to provide advice adapted to local circumstances.
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Last updated on Aug 10 1998