How do planets get their names?

• The names of the planets in our solar system are derived from a number of sources, the majority of which are from Greek and Roman mythology. The five visible to the naked eye planets in ancient times were named after gods and goddesses:


Mercury :

 

• Mercury was named after the Roman deity of trade and transport, Mercury.

Venus : 

• Venus was called after the Roman goddess of beauty and love.

Mars:
 
• The planet Mars was named after the Roman god of war, Mars.

Jupiter:
• Jupiter was named after the Roman god's ruler.

Saturn:

• The planet Saturn was named after the Roman deity of agriculture, Saturn.


• Mythology also inspired the names of the outermost planets, Uranus and Neptune. Neptune was named after the Roman god of the sea, and Uranus was named after the Greek god of the sky.

Earth:

• The name Earth is an exception to this rule. It is our solar system's sole planet not named after a god or goddess. Earth is named after the Old English word "erda," which meaning "ground."


• The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is in charge of approving the names of planets and other celestial bodies. The International Astronomical Union has a set of rules for naming planets, which include the following:


> The names should be memorable and distinct.

> All main languages should be able to pronounce the names.

> No culture or religion should be offended by the names.


• When naming planets, the IAU also prohibits using names of actual individuals or corporations.

• There has been a growing push in recent years to name planets after women and girls. This is an attempt to correct the historical prejudice in astronomy that has resulted in the naming of numerous planets and other celestial bodies after mankind.


• The International Astronomical Union has approved the following planet names after women:


• Kepler-186f is an exoplanet named after Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.


• Kepler-452b is an exoplanet named after Margaret Hamilton, a computer scientist who directed the team that created the software for the Apollo missions.

• Exoplanet 2M1207b was named after astronomer Vera Rubin, who discovered dark matter.


• These are only a few examples of how planets obtain their names. Planet name is a complicated procedure, but it is ultimately a vital method of remembering our history and culture.



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