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Q: Which organisation is responsible for naming of the constellations?
  • A. International Institute for Space Law
  • B. International Astronomical Union
  • C. International Space Exploration Coordination Group
  • D. European Space Agency
Correct Answer: Option B - International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an international association of professional astronomers at the PhD level and beyond, from all over the world. It was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education through international cooperation, assign official name and designations to celestial bodies. Its headquarter is situated in Paris (France). Currently, the President of IAU is Debra Meloy. Elmegreen and General Secretary is Jose Miguel Rodriguez Espinoso.
B. International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an international association of professional astronomers at the PhD level and beyond, from all over the world. It was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education through international cooperation, assign official name and designations to celestial bodies. Its headquarter is situated in Paris (France). Currently, the President of IAU is Debra Meloy. Elmegreen and General Secretary is Jose Miguel Rodriguez Espinoso.

Explanations:

International Astronomical Union (IAU) is an international association of professional astronomers at the PhD level and beyond, from all over the world. It was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education through international cooperation, assign official name and designations to celestial bodies. Its headquarter is situated in Paris (France). Currently, the President of IAU is Debra Meloy. Elmegreen and General Secretary is Jose Miguel Rodriguez Espinoso.