Moa applies for the naming of an exoplanet
One recurring aspect of our work is the use of language, especially of single sentences or words in different contexts.
We have registered with the International Astronomical Union's project of naming "exoworlds" (exoplanets and their host stars).
This is our planet, MOA-2007-BLG-400-L b:
We have registered with the International Astronomical Union's project of naming "exoworlds" (exoplanets and their host stars).
This is our planet, MOA-2007-BLG-400-L b:
The current name contains "MOA" because it was discovered by the Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics project. MOA-2007-BLG-400-L is the name of the host star in saggitarius.
We propose the name EVER.
We propose the name EVER.
- EVER can be pronounced in most languages
- It is a short, catchy name, but...
- Special and unusual at the same time
- It is a "modern" name, i.e. not a mythical figure or place
- It relates to large, astronomical time scales
- It is a poetic name, which closes a gap between "hard science" and an artistic/aesthetical approach to science
- All of the above should appeal to the general public, which is one goal of the IAU with this project
- The planet would be discovered by MOA and named by MoA! Moa was founded in 2007, the year EVER was discovered.