Request Information About a Heavenly Body
The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) maintains a comprehensive registry of named objects beyond the Solar System — stars, exoplanets, galaxies, nebulae, and surface features. This official request form provides access to our consolidated database.
Online Request System
Send us a request about a named star, planet, or any other astronomical object that interests you. Our automated system will process your inquiry and provide available information from the official ICHB register.
✅ Automated Processing
If your request contains sufficient identifying information (catalogue designation, coordinates, or recognized name), our system will provide an immediate online response with all associated data from the ICHB register.
👥 Manual Processing
If the automated system cannot definitively identify the object, your request will be forwarded to our archival specialists for manual verification and research. You will receive a response within 7 business days.
Request Information About a Heavenly Body
Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible to assist in accurate identification.
All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Processing Protocol
⚙️ Processing Workflow
Submission
Form completed
Automated Check
System verification
Response
Online or within 7 days
Automated response: If the submitted information uniquely identifies an object in the ICHB database, you will receive an immediate online response containing all associated nomenclature, cross-references, and available metadata.
Manual processing: If the automated system cannot resolve the request with certainty, it will be queued for review by ICHB archival specialists. Manual processing typically requires up to 7 business days. You will be notified by email upon completion.
GDPR Compliance and Data Access
In compliance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), access to information in open reading mode is granted only to identified users, as the data provided falls under legal protection.
To obtain registration information, you must identify yourself through the form above. You will then receive a response regarding the availability of the requested data in accordance with the processing protocol described.
The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies maintains this request system as a service to the global astronomical community, researchers, educators, and the public. All requests are processed in accordance with ICHB.ORG data access policies and applicable regulations.
