IAU Revises Their Stance on Public Involvement in Naming of Exoplanets and Moons

The International Astronomical Union issued a statement on August 14, 2013 that they have changed their official stance on two things: 1. assigning popular names to the numerous extrasolar planets being discovered, and 2. allowing the public to be involved in that naming process. "It is therefore in line with a long-established global tradition and