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International Astronomical Union

ngoFounded 1919
www.iau.org
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The International Astronomical Union led a study finding that Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites currently exceed brightness recommendations intended to protect ground-based astronomy.

Mentioned as: international astronomical unionTechnical ProductJan 28, 2026Astronomers Flag Amazon’s Kuiper Constellation for Exceeding Satellite Brightness Limits

The International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Small Body Nomenclature manages the asteroid naming process.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

The International Astronomical Union approved the naming of 10 asteroids in 2025 after people and places associated with the European Space Agency’s efforts to protect Earth from asteroids and comets.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

Asteroid names proposed to the International Astronomical Union must follow specific guidelines, such as being no longer than 16 characters.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralJan 14, 202610 asteroids named to honour ESA’s role in Planetary Defence

In classic black widow binaries, the companion is a low-mass star, but PSR J2322-2650b is classified as an exoplanet by the International Astronomical Union.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralDec 26, 2025Webb maps carbon rich atmosphere on distorted pulsar planet

The celebration is organized in partnership with the International Planetarium Society (IPS) and the Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionTechnical ProductSep 29, 2025L’INAF e la rete NOC Italia per le 100 ore di Astronomia della IAU

The International Astronomical Union established the working group Astronomy from the Moon in 2024 to define and rank key lunar sites for astronomical work.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralJun 17, 2024The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy

Corrected magnitude represents the apparent brightness of satellites adjusted for distance, with a maximum threshold set by the International Astronomical Union of 7.2.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralAug 7, 2023Effect of upgrades to Starlink Generation 2 satellites on visual brightness

Astronomers are exploring funding models for SatHub, potentially seeking support from the International Astronomical Union.

Mentioned as: International Astronomical UnionNarrative GeneralJul 27, 2021Astronomers back technical efforts to reduce impacts of satellite megaconstellations while seeking regulatory solutions