A charming astronomer explains to a party full of drones the naming convention behind some of the complex-looking names given to recently discovered exoplanets.

Why are exoplanet names so weird? THE SOCIAL ASTRONOMER (part 9)

The Universe Unplugged video series presents exciting astronomical science in playful ways designed to appeal to a broad audience of lifelong learners of all ages, with a special focus on underserved communities in science. Produced at Caltech/IPAC in Pasadena, California, the videos integrate the talents of celebrities, astronomers, and educators, to communicate the wonders of the universe as revealed by NASA's many astrophysics missions.

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Why are exoplanet names so weird? THE SOCIAL ASTRONOMER (part 9)

Why are exoplanet names so weird? THE SOCIAL ASTRONOMER (part 9)