THE SEMANTIC-STRUCTURAL CHANGES OF ASTRONOMICAL NAMES IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD TURKIC SCIENTIFIC WORKSMIDDLE AgesTURKIC languagesFIFTEENTH centurySIXTEENTH centuryBODY languagePLANETSHistorically, the naming of the celestial bodies in Turkic languages is conducted in different ways. In varyosu periods and work...
The names are all based on human naming conventions for astronomical bodies or regions, so while your own alien species might use different naming conventions, this generator sticks to the 3 most used types. The first type are names of Greek origin. They're usually named after mythological figu...
noun(n.) An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much used in solving some common astronomical problems. noun(n.) A scale of the sun's declination for each day of the year, drawn across the torri...
All official star names have been approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the only internationally recognized body that can assign names and designations to stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. Star names cannot be bought by individuals nor can they be sold or given by ...
Nova has the feel of both newness, from its meaning, and great energy as an astronomical term for a star that increases suddenly in brightness before fading. Origin: Latin Meaning: "star" Description: Stella is a name with star quality and sparkle, that manages to sound both ethereal and ...
(astronomical phenomenon): asteroid, comet Noun (Synonyms) : (streak of light in night sky): falling star, shooting star, faxed star, 🌠︎ Noun (Usage notes) : (streak of light in night sky): Not to be confused with meteoroid and meteorite (cause and remains of a meteor), or aste...
Previously, the "dwarf planet" Pluto (beyond Neptune) was considered to be a full-fledged planet and the solar system was said to have nine planets. Pluto had been discovered as a "new" planet in 1930 but was effectively downgraded by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.Home...
While the planet Uranus is fairly easy to spot fromEarth, even its largest moons are tough to observe according to theBritish Astronomical Association. Four of the Uranian moons, Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, and Ariel, can be seen with medium to large telescopes and some care. The latter two ...
Galle wanted to name the planet for Le Verrier, but that was not acceptable to the international astronomical community. Instead, this planet is named for the Roman god of the sea. September 23, 1846 Berlin J.G. Galle Neptune I (Triton) Triton is named for the sea-god son of ...
Because they saw a connection between their gods and the changing face of the nighttime sky. The ones they were able to see in the sky each night were Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those five planets plus the moon and sun made seven major astronomical bodies so it was natural...