There is no doubt that every responsible owner loves his dog so much that he would drop stars for him, but soon his four-legged pets may not need that either.
In a tender of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the Hungarian team's proposal was accepted, which was to name one of the exoplanets after two breeds of Hungarian dogs.
But what are exoplanets? Extrasolar planets – or exoplanets for short – are planets orbiting outside our solar system, that is, around foreign stars. The bottom line is that the International Astronomical Union accepted the Hungarian team's proposal in this way
The star HAT-P-12 and the planet HAT-P-12 in the constellation Vádászek can now be named Komondor and Puli.
More than 8,800 people around the world participated in the competition, which aimed to name 20 exoplanet systems consisting of a central star and a discovered exoplanet.
You can read more about the planetary systems and the Hungarian dog breeds involved in the Én Kutyám magazine article, which By clicking here available.
DOGZ Festival and Conference, organized by our companion magazine Az Én Kutyám, awaits all interested people and dog owners on September 7 with 3 venues, dog experts and nearly 20 dog programs. Amazing shows, free veterinary advice and professional lectures – all this within the framework of a huge festival in the city park. If you are interested in the event, By clicking here You can watch the program.
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