The IAU is looking for names that recognize cultures around the world.
"It is exciting to have a new NameExoWorlds competition underway to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Office for Astronomy Outreach," Debra Elmegreen, IAU President, said in a."In the last decade, the OAO has strived to build bridges between professionals, amateurs, communicators, educators, and the public."
The IAU has organized a number of previous NameExoWorlds initiatives, with the aim of highlighting the importance of the connections between the sky and our diverse cultures. This year's edition is notable for the involvement of early JWST targets.
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