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New contest lets you name Earth's 1st 'quasi-moon' for free. Here's how to enter.

A new public competition will allow a lucky astronomy enthusiast to name one of Earth's tiny "quasi-moons." Here's everything you need to know about how to enter the competition for free.

LiveScience

IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site

IAU approves Statio Shiv Shakti as the name for Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander landing site, reflecting Indian mythology.

The Hindu

3 new moons discovered around Uranus and Neptune will be named after Shakespeare characters and Greek goddesses

The International Astronomical Union has confirmed the existence of three currently unnamed moons — one around Uranus and two orbiting Neptune.

LiveScience

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The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don't protect it

Moon-based telescopes would allow astronomers to conduct cutting-edge science. But given how busy the moon is getting, will the lunar surface be free enough from interference?

Space

Pluto's 'almost twin' dwarf planet Eris is surprisingly squishy

Pluto's 'almost twin' dwarf planet Eris has a rocky core blanketed by an icy shell, which appears to be flexing slowly.

Space

Guidelines for naming planet’s surface features ‘biased towards men’

Researcher Annie Lennox is calling for the International Astronomical Union to change its policies.

The Independent UK

3 Solid Precious Metals ETFs to Diversify Your Investments

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Meet Kerala astronomer Aswin Sekhar, whose name shines bright on an asteroid

The International Astronomical Union, earlier this year, named a minor planet after Indian meteor astronomer Aswin Sekhar

The Hindu

Top 10 best (or worst) terms in astronomy and physics

The modern scientific fields of astronomy and physics stretch back for centuries, and so naturally they've accumulated a lot of interesting names for objects, ideas, and phenomena.

Space

What's it like to have an asteroid named after you? Our night sky columnist Joe Rao explains

Space.com's night sky columnist Joe Rao explains what it was like to have asteroid 200009 Joerao named after him for his many years of astronomy outreach with the general public.

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PM welcomes Thai name selection for star, planet

The prime minister has welcomed reports that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has selected Thai-nominated names for distant celestial bodies.

Bangkok Post

Thai names chosen for distant stars

Two Thai names are among 20 pairs selected by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for exoplanets and their host stars, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit).

Bangkok Post

Go for Gold With These Strong ETFs

With the current macroeconomic environment plagued by persistent inflation and the aggressive measures to control it, SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU), and World Gold Trust - SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) could be instrumental in keeping portfolios corrosion resistant. Continue reading….

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Star cause: Here's your chance to name a planet

Have you ever wanted to name a planet? Well now here is your chance!

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Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts

Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

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Worried About Stagflation? Then Buy These 4 Top-Rated Gold ETFs

A stagflation-like scenario could develop with the current, runaway inflation and official sanctions against Russian energy and other exports that may slow economic growth. The yellow metal is widely considered to be a safe-haven asset, and gold prices have risen above the $2,000 per ounce mark of late, given its…

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The Cheapest Gold ETFs to Buy Now

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