A lunar crater has been named after 19th-century Korean astronomer Nam Byeong-Cheol, marking a historic first for Korean scientists. The naming was confirmed by the International Astronomical Union following research by the Kyung Hee University team using South Korea’s first lunar orbiter, Danuri.
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A new definition for ‘planet’ has been proposed, emphasizing the celestial object’s mass rather than its roundness and ability to clear its orbital path. This new definition, while adding quantitative criteria, would still categorize Pluto as a dwarf planet. The proposal aims to create a more precise and objective classification system for planets within our solar system and beyond.