why cant we name some of our newer planets-names?---some of the latest are just numbered-BORING!?

Question

so, where are names -ie: mercury, earth, venus--etc not dpk10003?

Answer 1

I assume you're referring to the naming of exoplanets. Since none of these can be seen, even through a telescope, I'd guess they just don't have enough personality to anyone to warrant a name. Also, given that there are potentially more exoplanets than stars, finding new names could get tedious.

If you want to see interesting names, look at the minor planets list. Discovers of new asteroids get to name them whatever they want, within a few basic rules.

Answer 2

We're in a new situation where new planets are being discovered in large numbers. It's easier to keep track of them if they are named after the stars they orbit, thanto try to remember hundreds of different names. The names may sound odd to you because most are orbiting rather faint stars, but these are old well-known names to astronomers. There are just too many stars in our galaxy for each of them to have a distinctive name.

Answer 3

because scientists don't have time to act cool, hip and fun. they catalogue the new DWARF planets for reference not to entertain people.

Answer 4

I miss Pluto ;(