2007-03-27 13:20:41 · 9 answers · asked by cassie w 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It is incredibly difficult, lots of civilisations have different names. However, the official names of planets and their moons are governed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
The IAU was established in 1919
2007-03-27 13:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Maria G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first 6 planets known in ancient times were named by Greeks (although current names are in Latin). For example, Mars was named after Ares, the Greek god of war because of its red colour. Later planet naming followed the same pattern for consistency. It's actually the International Astronomical Association that makes these decisions these days. Remember what happened with dwarf planet Xena, they dropped that name in favour of Eris instead.
2007-03-28 16:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by stardom65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find this interesting. Just suppose that there are people on other planets, there will be calling their planets by other names, not by the names we give them.
2007-03-28 03:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by skeetejacquelinelightersnumber7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The International Astronomical Association does.
2007-03-27 20:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by indisun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was the Ancient greek who named the planets in our solar system.
2007-03-27 23:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by delphiums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IAA they name them after the romen gods And the Romens
2007-03-27 20:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dark King 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I´m pretty sure the one who finds it can name it.
2007-03-27 20:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by Guðni 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the ancient Egyptians did,
2007-03-27 20:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
astronomers who discover them
2007-03-27 20:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋