Aunt Nan's Star or Making Sense of Astronomical Naming.

The article "Aunt Nan's Star or Making Sense of Astronomical Naming" explores the process of naming celestial objects, specifically stars, and the role of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in approving star names. It discusses the historical naming conventions of stars by ancient cultures and the modern requirements for officially naming a star. The article also highlights the limitations of commercial star-naming services and emphasizes the importance of standardized names for celestial objects. Additionally, it provides information on visible planets and celestial events for the months of January and February. [Extracted from the article]