Accordingly, the association has assigned each star and its surrounding planets to over 70 countries and territories, giving people the opportunity to name each of these star systems.
Registration names must use between 4 to 16 Latin characters.
Japan has been assigned a star system discovered by a Japanese scientist 19 years ago. This star is located 410 light-years away from the constellation Ursa Minor.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan has launched a website to accept registrations. Here, individuals can register names for the star and its planets, along with explanations for their chosen names.
Registration names must consist of 4 to 16 Latin characters and must not have been assigned to any other celestial body.
The deadline for registration in Japan is September 4. The chosen names will be announced in December after a selection process in Japan, and they will be approved by the International Astronomical Union.
