It's the International Astronomical Union, the people who make the important decisions such as what counts as a planet.
There is no such thing as a "main" constellation in terms of ASTRONOMY, the IAU recognises 88 constellations. However in terms of ASTROLOGY = there are 12 signs of the Zodiac. The signes of the Zodiac are incorporated into (are a subset) of the 88 IAU recognised constellations
IAU Circular was created in 1920.
It acts as the internationally recognized authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies (stars, planets, asteroids, etc.) and any surface features on them.
There are 88 officially recognized constellations in modern astronomy. These constellations cover the entire celestial sphere and are used for navigation and identifying stars. The list was standardized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1922.
IAU decided this because it shrinks every 10 seconds
To the extent that there is one, it's probably the International Astronomical Union. It's not really a "governing body" in the sense that its rules are legally binding... if you want to keep calling Pluto a planet, you can do that (though you're wrong).
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Thursday is Dydd Iau in Welsh i no because I'm welsh
When Pluto was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet, it failed to meet all three requirements set forth by the International Astronomy Union (IAU) that define what a planet is. As such, according to the IAU, a planet is a celestial body that: 1. Orbits the sun 2. Has enough mass to form into a (nearly) spherical shape 3. Has "cleared the neighbourhood" around its orbit Pluto failed to meet the third criteria.
How many constellations have been formally named by the IAU and lies in which hemisphere
IAU stands for the International Astronomical Union, an organization that is responsible for promoting and coordinating the international collaboration in astronomical research. It is also responsible for assigning official names to celestial bodies and features.
It stands for International Astronomical Union.