Stars Names

• International Astronomical Union: Buying Stars and Star Names  - Explains that the IAU does not officially name stars.
• International Planetarium Society: Official Statement on Star Naming  - Describes the historical process by which stars are named.
• Star Names  - Features compilation of known names of stars. Also contains a chart table of it with their meaning.
• Star Names  - Describes the different types of star names in use.
• Straight Dope  - Features letter from Eric Lundberg to Cecil Adams on naming a star. Also contains the response of the recipient.
• Vedic Astronomy  - Features various articles by Dr Balakrishna. Provides information about the author.
• Your Sky: Named Stars  - Tabulates the named stars in the database of this virtual planetarium software.