ICHB.ORG Global Presence Your region — your language — your path to the stars 🌍 We speak to you in your language ICHB.ORG is represented in key regions around the planet through a network of official partners. Each of them has not only translated the website and information system of the “International Catalog of Celestial […]
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Mission of ICHB
Naming the Stars: History, Philosophy, and the Mission of the International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies — to Preserve the Legacy of Our Ancestors From ancient myths to personal immortality — why humanity names the stars and why today this matters more than ever. Prologue: Gazing at the Sky When the first human lifted their head […]
What Religions Say About Naming Stars
Star Names: The Divine Covenant Uniting Humanity A Revelation Written in the Heavens: How the World’s Religions Bless Humanity’s Act of Naming the Stars ✨ The Heavenly Book, Open to All Imagine: for billions of years, even before humanity appeared, stars shimmered in the universe. They waited. They waited for the one who would see […]
International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies
The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) is a scientific non-profit association operating in the organizational and legal form of a membership-based public organization. The activities of ICHB.ORG are focused on maintaining and developing the specialized registry of the same name — “The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies”, which accumulates proper names of astronomical objects […]
International Astronomical Union
IAU and ICHB: Partnership in Astronomical Nomenclature. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is a non-governmental (non-state) organization headquartered in Paris, France 🇫🇷. It operates under French law as a scientific association. Its activities are focused on advancing astronomy through organizing forums for scientific conferences, promoting research, education, and outreach. The IAU participates in the international […]
Partner Network
Scientific Collaboration The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB) wishes to acknowledge the global network of observatories and research institutions whose dedicated work is the foundation of this project. Building upon a rich heritage of astronomical discovery, our registry reflects the continued dedication of scientists worldwide who meticulously observe, record, and catalogue the heavens. The […]
Your Name Among the Stars
A journey through infinity in search of your place in the Universe. Gazing into Infinity Pause for a moment. Look up at the night sky. Billions of stars, each a vast world full of mysteries. Since ancient times, humanity has gazed upward and given names to what they saw. Ursa Major, Orion, the Pleiades — […]
Search for the star
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 […]
See Your Own Star
Observe the star that bears your name Connecting Celestial Nomenclature with Visual Observation The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB) maintains a registry of hundreds of thousands of named objects — stars, exoplanets, galaxies, nebulae, and surface features. Registration of a name in the catalogue creates an official record, confirming the priority and uniqueness of […]
Astronomical Catalogues and the ICHB
The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) does not work in isolation. We build upon centuries of astronomical observation, integrating data from thousands of catalogues worldwide into a single, unified register of names for objects beyond the Solar System. Why Catalogues Matter for ICHB Every named star, exoplanet, galaxy, or surface feature in the ICHB […]
The History of Star Catalogues
From Ancient Times to the ICHB Era The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) stands at the end of a long tradition — one that began thousands of years ago when the first stargazers attempted to map the heavens. Understanding this history helps us appreciate why a unified register of heavenly names is so essential […]
Accessibility
Accessibility at ICHB: Opening the Universe to Everyone The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) firmly believes that the wonders of the Universe should be accessible to every person on Earth — regardless of language, culture, physical abilities, or place of residence. Accessibility is not merely about meeting standards; it is the fundamental foundation of […]
Contacts
Official Representations of ICHB.ORG The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies maintains a network of official representations coordinating work with national astronomical communities, research organizations, and the general public. All representations operate in accordance with the organization’s charter and international scientific cooperation protocols. 🇺🇸 United States — Houston Tel: +1 866 776 25 38 Tel: +1 […]