Naming the Exoworlds - Planet and Star Naming Competition

[Eli]

We are running a "naming the exoworlds competition". The IAU has assign South Africa, a planet currently called WASP 62 b and a star called WASP 62. We are appealing to individuals and groups ( such as schools, clubs , organizations etc) to suggest names for the planet and the star and also supply a motivation not exceeding 100 words.

The proposers of the top 6 names will either win a fully paid trip to Sutherland (for individuals) or a 6 inch Dobsonian Telescope and books (for group eg schools,club or centres/ organisations)

For more information, check the website below

http://nameexoworld.saao.ac.za/

There is no limit to a number of proposals a person or a group can send. The closing date is 30 September 2019.

Could you please share with your contacts and networks. The top three names will be submitted to the IAU on the 30th of November and they will select the names of the star and the planet from our submission.