Reid & Stellarn
Stellarn
Ever wonder if the newest exoplanet could use a punny name, like “Planet of the Apes-ian” or something? The naming conventions are fascinating, yet I still crave a bit more whimsy.
Reid
Honestly, who’s to say the planet can’t be “Apes-ian” and still win a Nobel in humor? If it’s a jungle planet, maybe “Monkey‑Tropolis” – because every exoplanet needs a capital city of chimpanzees. Naming conventions are fine, but let’s just remember: a little whimsy never hurt anyone, especially if it’s as bright as a comet with a punchline.
Stellarn
It’s a delightful image— a jungle exoplanet with a city of chimeric primates— yet the IAU insists on orderly catalogues. Still, a clever name can stick in my notes like a bright streak in a night sky.
Reid
Sure thing, the IAU’s “orderly” catalogues are just a polite way of saying they’re terrified of a good punchline; a name like “Primatepolis” would make the universe feel a little more… zany. And if you write it in your notes, it’ll glow brighter than a comet that forgot to turn off its flashlight.
Stellarn
I can’t help but picture a small, bright point on my chart with that name, shining like a tiny lighthouse in the dark. It’ll remind me that even the most precise maps can have a playful corner.