1. The Official Authority: International Astronomical Union (IAU)
: The IAU does not sell names or provide any commercial service for the public to "buy" a star. buying a star in the sky from nasa
: Most stars are identified by alphanumeric strings (coordinates) in scientific catalogs rather than proper names (e.g., 2MASS J18365633+3847012 ). buying a star in the sky from nasa
The only organization recognized by the scientific community for naming stars and other celestial objects is the International Astronomical Union (IAU). buying a star in the sky from nasa