Re: (meteorobs) Buying A Star for Someone- off topic!!

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• Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Buying A Star for Someone- off topic!!
• From: Lew Gramer <dedalus@latrade.com>
• Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2000 15:59:28 -0500
• In-Reply-To: Your message of "Fri, 07 Jan 2000 15:02:41 EST." <200001071502594.SM00178@Hornet.Lynchburgdot edu>
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Oh, I've never really observed meteors nude - don't let THAT rumor get started!
(Though on a couple of occasions, the desire to avoid signaling my presence to
mosquitos via heat has caused me to seriously contemplate it! When people tell
you to wear extensive body covering to avoid mosquitos in hot climates, do NOT
believe them: you sweat, and end up being a regular mosquito beacon...)

Anyway, Felix, be aware that the IAU (international astronomical union) does not
recognize ANY naming convention for stars! So once you do find these "services"
that name stars, they will only be able to send you a certificate and *SAY* that
a certain star has been named for you - it really will not have been!

In astronomical affinity,
Lew


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• Re: (meteorobs) Buying A Star for Someone- off topic!!
• From: "MARTINEZ, FELIX" <MARTINEZ_F@hornet.Lynchburgdot edu>

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