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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 — […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 at ICHB: Opening the Universe for Everyone The International Catalogue of Heavenly Bodies (ICHB.ORG) believes that the wonders of the universe should be accessible to every human being on Earth — regardless of language, culture, physical ability, or technical resources. Accessibility is not just a compliance requirement; it is central to our mission. Our […]

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 […]