International Astronomical Union
International Astronomical Union (English: International Astronomical Union, abbreviated as IAU; French: Union astronomique internationale, abbreviated as UAI), by the doctor and above composed of professional astronomers, and actively participate in astronomy research and education. Was established in Brussels, Belgium in July 1919, by several organizations such as the Carte du Ciel, the Solar Union and the Bureau of International Affairs (Bureau International de l'Heure) Merged together. Since then, the world's national astronomical organizations have joined, constitute today's scale. It is an international scientific associate member of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and an internationally recognized authority responsible for the integration of stars, asteroids, satellites, comets and other astronomical definitions and English names. July 10, 2014 announced the "alien world naming" activities to start, open public participation in the name of extrasolar planets. ...